#VU98686 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2024-21263
Published: October 15, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98686
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21263
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Software vendor:
Oracle
Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.