#VU49869 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2021-2124
Published: January 20, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49869
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2124
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 privileged user to a crash the entire system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.