MGASA-2021-0488: kmod-virtualbox Mageia

Published
Published 23-10-2021Last modified 16-04-2026

Vulnerability summary

MGASA-2021-0488 is a vulnerability in kmod-virtualbox Mageia with no CVSS score yet.

Overall risk
0/100
0100
Minimal · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
Not scored
010
No CVSS score recorded
EPSS scoreNot scoredRisk metrics not yet published.
KEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Advisory lineage

Upstream 5 · Downstream 0
CVE-2021-2475CVE-2021-35538CVE-2021-35540CVE-2021-35542CVE-2021-35545

Timeline

  1. 23-10-2021
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 16-04-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Updated virtualbox packages fix security vulnerabilities This update provides the upstream 6.1.28 maintenance release that fixes at least the following security vulnerabilities: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.28 contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox (CVE-2021-2475, CVE-2021-35542). Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.28 contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox (CVE-2021-35538). Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.28 contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox (CVE-2021-35540). Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.28 contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox and unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data (CVE-2021-35545). For other upstream fixes in this update, see the referenced changelog.

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ENISA CNW

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CIRCL

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Public exploits

0 found

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Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

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Affected systems

Mageia2 products
  • kmod-virtualbox< 6.1.28-1.mga8
  • virtualbox< 6.1.28-1.mga8

1 vendor · 2 products

References

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