PT-2020-1303
CVE-2020-2725
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Published
2020-01-14
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Updated
2021-02-25
Description by
CVSS 3.1
6.5
MediumMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.36
Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 6.0.16
Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 6.1.2
Description
The issue is related to errors in resource release in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox. It allows a low-privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash of Oracle VM VirtualBox, which may significantly impact additional products.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 5.2.36, update to version 5.2.36 or later.
For versions prior to 6.0.16, update to version 6.0.16 or later.
For versions prior to 6.1.2, update to version 6.1.2 or later.
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