Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier CVE-2024-53010 refers to a severe memory corruption vulnerability that can occur during the process of attaching a Virtual Machine (VM) when the High-Level Operating System (HLOS) retains access to the VM. This vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations that utilize virtual machines for their operations, as it could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakages if successfully exploited. Given its severity and the widespread use of virtual machines, understanding and mitigating this vulnerability is of paramount importance to cybersecurity.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-53010
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
VMware vSphere | 6.x, 7.x
Oracle VM VirtualBox | 6.x
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from improper memory handling during the VM attachment process when the HLOS retains access to the VM. An attacker with local access can exploit this flaw by triggering the memory corruption, which could potentially allow them to execute arbitrary code on the host system, leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited, using pseudocode:
# Pseudocode for exploiting CVE-2024-53010
def exploit(target_vm):
# Step 1: Gain local access to the target VM
access_vm(target_vm)
# Step 2: Trigger memory corruption during VM attachment process
corrupt_memory(target_vm)
# Step 3: Execute arbitrary code on the host system
execute_code(target_vm, "arbitrary_code")Please note that this code is purely hypothetical and is provided only to illustrate the general process an attacker might follow.
Recommended Mitigation
The best mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the appropriate vendor-supplied patches as soon as they become available. If patching is not immediately possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. Always ensure that your systems are updated and protected by reliable and up-to-date security solutions. Regularly review and monitor system logs for any signs of unauthorized or suspicious activity.