Vulnerability identifier: #VU59809
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the implementation of the TFTP server. A local user can view files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Oracle VM VirtualBox: 6.1.0 - 6.1.30
External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-128/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.