CVE-2020-2692 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow unauthorized access to critical data or compromise the entire system.

Understanding CVE-2020-2692

What is CVE-2020-2692?

The vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2692

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete compromise of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2692

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with logon access to compromise the system, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions:
Prior to 5.2.36
Prior to 6.0.16
Prior to 6.1.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.36, 6.0.16, or 6.1.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

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