Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU27283

#VU27283 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2020-2929

Published: April 23, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27283

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2929

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox

Software vendor:
Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

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 execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html