CVE-2019-2656 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been detected in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting versions prior to 5.2.28 and prior to 6.0.6. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of Oracle VM VirtualBox and potentially other related products.

Understanding CVE-2019-2656

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2019-2656?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with access to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2656

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.8, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Successful exploitation could result in severe security breaches and compromise the entire Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2656

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
It is easily exploitable by a low privileged attacker with access to the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include those prior to 5.2.28 and 6.0.6.
Specifically, versions less than 5.2.28 and less than 6.0.6 are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running can exploit this vulnerability.
Successful attacks could lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2656 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.28 or 6.0.6 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls to limit potential attack surfaces.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.