Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU68474

#VU68474 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2022-21620

Published: October 19, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68474

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21620

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 privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

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 execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html