Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.23/6.0.1 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.23/6.0.1. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-2553. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.23/6.0.1 (Virtualization Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 01/15/2019. The weakness was released 01/16/2019 by Reno Robert with Zero Day Initiative as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-2553 since 12/14/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 121247 (Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.2.x < 5.2.24 / 6.0.x < 6.0.2 (Jan 2019 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371532 (Oracle VM VirtualBox Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUJAN2019)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (121247) and SecurityFocus (BID 106568†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-125486, VDB-129551, VDB-129543 and VDB-129544. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 121247
Nessus Name: Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.2.x < 5.2.24 / 6.0.x < 6.0.2 (Jan 2019 CPU)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2019
Researcher: Reno Robert
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-2553 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2553
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129736
SecurityFocus: 106568 - Oracle VM VirtualBox Mulltiple Local Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2019 11:14
Updated: 06/30/2024 11:57
Changes: 01/16/2019 11:14 (80), 05/01/2020 14:22 (7), 07/01/2023 08:15 (4), 06/30/2024 11:57 (16)
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