PT-2021-7912
CVE-2021-2475
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Published
2021-10-19
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Updated
2023-08-07
Description by
CVSS 2.0
4.6
MediumMetricsAV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 6.1.28
Description
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox, which can be exploited by a high-privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash of Oracle VM VirtualBox, leading to a denial of service.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 6.1.28, update to version 6.1.28 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Core component to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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