Advisory Details

October 17th, 2024

Oracle VirtualBox BusLogic Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1414
ZDI-CAN-25016

CVE ID CVE-2024-21273
CVSS SCORE 6.0, AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Oracle
AFFECTED PRODUCTS VirtualBox
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Oracle VirtualBox. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the BusLogic module. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the hypervisor.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024verbose.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-09-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-10-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-10-17 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT phudq from Viettel cyber security
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