Vulnerability identifier: #VU75304
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the OHCI USB controller. A local privileged user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code the context of the hypervisor.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Oracle VM VirtualBox: 6.1.0 - 6.1.43, 7.0.0 - 7.0.6
External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-485/
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.