PT-2021-7914
CVE-2021-35542
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Published
2021-10-19
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Updated
2023-08-07
Description by
CVSS 2.0
4.9
MediumMetricsAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/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 to cause a denial of service. A high-privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, resulting in the ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash.
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 of Oracle VM VirtualBox to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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