CVE-2019-2506 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-2506 affecting Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2. Find out how to prevent unauthorized access and maintain data confidentiality.
A vulnerability in Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox has been identified with potentially significant impacts on various products.
Understanding CVE-2019-2506
What is CVE-2019-2506?
The vulnerability affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2, allowing unauthorized access to data.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2506
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker, compromising the Oracle VM VirtualBox and potentially impacting confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2506
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthorized access to data, affecting confidentiality.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: VM VirtualBox
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Versions Affected: < 5.2.24, < 6.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low privileged attacker with infrastructure access can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.24 or 6.0.2
- Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and apply security patches
- Implement strong access controls and user privileges
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities