SB2023100804 - Gentoo update for Oracle VirtualBox



SB2023100804 - Gentoo update for Oracle VirtualBox

Published: October 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023100804
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 17% Low 83%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21884)

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21885)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.


3) Error Handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21886)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the Teleporter service. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and compromise the application.

4) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21889)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.


5) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21898)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


6) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21899)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.