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CVE-2022-39427

Oracle VirtualBox COM RPC Interface Improper Access Control Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 6.1.40. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Una vulnerabilidad en el producto Oracle VM VirtualBox de Oracle Virtualization (componente: Core). Las versiones soportadas que están afectadas son anteriores a 6.1.40. Una vulnerabilidad explotable fácilmente permite a un atacante poco privilegiado y con acceso a la infraestructura en la que es ejecutado Oracle VM VirtualBox, poner en peligro Oracle VM VirtualBox. Mientras la vulnerabilidad está en Oracle VM VirtualBox, los ataques pueden afectar significativamente a otros productos (cambio de alcance). Los ataques con éxito de esta vulnerabilidad pueden resultar en la toma de control de Oracle VM VirtualBox. Nota: Esta vulnerabilidad es aplicada únicamente a los sistemas Windows. CVSS 3.1 Puntuación Base 8.8 (Impactos en la Confidencialidad, Integridad y Disponibilidad). Vector CVSS: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Oracle VirtualBox. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the COM RPC Interface. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

*Credits: Exist(@exist91240480)
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-09-02 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-10-18 CVE Published
  • 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
  • 2024-10-14 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
CAPEC
References (1)
URL Tag Source
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html 2022-10-20
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Oracle
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 < 6.1.40
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Affected