#VU82174 Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2023-22098

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82174

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:H/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22098

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

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 read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.0.10

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2023.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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.