Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 3.2.24/4.0.26/4.1.34/4.2.26/4.3.14 Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 3.2.24/4.0.26/4.1.34/4.2.26/4.3.14. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-4261. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 3.2.24/4.0.26/4.1.34/4.2.26/4.3.14 (Virtualization Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/16/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4261 since 06/17/2014. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122364 (Oracle VM VirtualBox Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 X-Force (94612), SecurityFocus (BID 68588†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45467†). The entries VDB-13217, VDB-13218, VDB-13219 and VDB-67096 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Virtualization Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• VM VirtualBox

Version

• 3.2.0
• 3.2.1
• 3.2.2
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.6
• 3.2.7
• 3.2.8
• 3.2.9
• 3.2.10
• 3.2.11
• 3.2.12
• 3.2.13
• 3.2.14
• 3.2.15
• 3.2.16
• 3.2.17
• 3.2.18
• 3.2.19
• 3.2.20
• 3.2.21
• 3.2.22
• 3.2.23
• 3.2.24
• 4.0.0
• 4.0.1
• 4.0.2
• 4.0.3
• 4.0.4
• 4.0.5
• 4.0.6
• 4.0.7
• 4.0.8
• 4.0.9
• 4.0.10
• 4.0.11
• 4.0.12
• 4.0.13
• 4.0.14
• 4.0.15
• 4.0.16
• 4.0.17
• 4.0.18
• 4.0.19
• 4.0.20
• 4.0.21
• 4.0.22
• 4.0.23
• 4.0.24
• 4.0.25
• 4.0.26
• 4.1.0
• 4.1.1
• 4.1.2
• 4.1.3
• 4.1.4
• 4.1.5
• 4.1.6
• 4.1.7
• 4.1.8
• 4.1.9
• 4.1.10
• 4.1.11
• 4.1.12
• 4.1.13
• 4.1.14
• 4.1.15
• 4.1.16
• 4.1.17
• 4.1.18
• 4.1.19
• 4.1.20
• 4.1.21
• 4.1.22
• 4.1.23
• 4.1.24
• 4.1.25
• 4.1.26
• 4.1.27
• 4.1.28
• 4.1.29
• 4.1.30
• 4.1.31
• 4.1.32
• 4.1.33
• 4.1.34
• 4.2.0
• 4.2.1
• 4.2.2
• 4.2.3
• 4.2.4
• 4.2.5
• 4.2.6
• 4.2.7
• 4.2.8
• 4.2.9
• 4.2.10
• 4.2.11
• 4.2.12
• 4.2.13
• 4.2.14
• 4.2.15
• 4.2.16
• 4.2.17
• 4.2.18
• 4.2.19
• 4.2.20
• 4.2.21
• 4.2.22
• 4.2.23
• 4.2.24
• 4.2.25
• 4.2.26
• 4.3.0
• 4.3.1
• 4.3.2
• 4.3.3
• 4.3.4
• 4.3.5
• 4.3.6
• 4.3.7
• 4.3.8
• 4.3.9
• 4.3.10
• 4.3.11
• 4.3.12
• 4.3.13
• 4.3.14

License

• open-source (GNU GPLv3)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4261 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67144
X-Force: 94612 - Oracle VM VirtualBox Core unspecified
SecurityFocus: 68588 - Oracle VM VirtualBox CVE-2014-4261 Local Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 45467 - [cpujul2014-1972956] Oracle Virtualization Local Code Execution in the VM VirtualBox Component - CVE-2014-4261, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2014 10:02
Updated: 02/09/2022 11:36
Changes: 07/16/2014 10:02 (45), 06/02/2017 07:48 (22), 02/09/2022 11:36 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:3DE:103

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