Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.27/6.0.5 Core input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.27/6.0.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Core. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-2721. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.27/6.0.5 (Virtualization Software). This affects an unknown code of the component Core. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2721. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371750 (Oracle VM VirtualBox Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUAPR2019)).

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

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/16/2019 +123 days 🔍
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04/18/2019 +2 days 🔍
10/26/2025 +2383 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-2721 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2721
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133767
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2019 07:39
Updated: 10/26/2025 05:02
Changes: 04/18/2019 07:39 (51), 09/04/2023 09:26 (8), 09/04/2023 09:28 (18), 10/26/2025 05:02 (22)
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