Advisory Details

April 30th, 2025

(Pwn2Own) Oracle VirtualBox OHCI USB Controller Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-257
ZDI-CAN-23786

CVE ID CVE-2024-21113
CVSS SCORE 8.2, AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Oracle
AFFECTED PRODUCTS VirtualBox
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 implementation of the virtual OHCI USB controller. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary 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/cpuapr2024.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-03-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-04-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-04-30 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT dungdm(@_piers2) of Viettel Cyber Security
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