CVE-2020-2758 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

Understanding CVE-2020-2758

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could have severe consequences if exploited.

What is CVE-2020-2758?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker with system access to compromise the VirtualBox environment, potentially impacting additional products. Successful exploitation could result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2758

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attack complexity is low, but the availability impact is high.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2758

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions:
Prior to 5.2.40
Prior to 6.0.20
Prior to 6.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with system access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting other products as well.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2758 is crucial to prevent potential security breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user privilege management.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Oracle VM VirtualBox is updated to versions 5.2.40, 6.0.20, or 6.1.6 to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.