Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU62437

#VU62437 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2022-21471

Published: April 19, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62437

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21471

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox

Software vendor:
Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to a crash the entire system.

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 a crash the entire system.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html