CVE-2025-53026
VirtualBox vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core), affecting version 7.1.10. This vulnerability allows high privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise the system. The vulnerability was discovered by Viettel Cyber Security and was disclosed in July 2025 (Oracle CPU, ZDI Advisory).

Technical details

The specific flaw exists within the LSILogic module and results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts) with the vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. This indicates a local attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring high privileges but no user interaction (ZDI Advisory, NVD).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products due to scope change (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the security patches provided in the July 2025 Critical Patch Update (Oracle CPU, ZDI Advisory).

Additional resources


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