#VU80903 Input validation error in Oracle VM Server for x86 - CVE-2023-2248

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80903

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2248

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM Server for x86
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified vulnerability within the OS kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM Server for x86: 3.2 - 3.4

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/ovmbulletinjul2023.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.