#VU88713 Use of Uninitialized Variable in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2024-21113

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88713

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21113

CWE-ID: CWE-457

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to access to uninitialized memory within the implementation of the E1000 virtual device. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.0.14

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-415/

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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.