CVE-2019-3005 : What You Need to Know

A security vulnerability has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially allowing a highly privileged attacker to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-3005

This CVE affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.34 and 6.0.14, posing a risk of unauthorized actions and denial of service attacks.

What is CVE-2019-3005?

Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allowing a highly privileged attacker to compromise the system
Impact extends to other associated products
CVSS Base Score of 6.0, indicating moderate severity

The Impact of CVE-2019-3005

Successful exploitation can lead to system hang or frequent crashes
Potential for complete denial of service

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3005

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox
Allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.34 and 6.0.14

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with logon access can exploit the vulnerability
Potential to impact additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3005 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.34 or 6.0.14
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities
Restrict access to highly privileged accounts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle