CVE-2020-14650 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14650

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges.

What is CVE-2020-14650?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14650

The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14650

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).
Supported affected versions are prior to 5.2.44, 6.0.24, and 6.1.12.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: < 5.2.44, < 6.0.24, < 6.1.12

Exploitation Mechanism

High privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14650 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.44, 6.0.24, or 6.1.12.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Implement strong access controls and user privileges.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.