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CVE-2015-6923

7.2 · HIGH

The ndvbs module in VBox Communications Satellite Express Protocol 2.3.17.3 allows local users to write to arbitrary physical memory locations and gain privileges via a 0x00000ffd ioctl call.

Published Sep 21, 2015vboxcommEPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2015-6923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vboxcomm satellite_express_protocol. It was published on September 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ndvbs module in VBox Communications Satellite Express Protocol 2.3.17.3 allows local users to write to arbitrary physical memory locations and gain privileges via a 0x00000ffd ioctl call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vboxcomm. Update satellite_express_protocol to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/133620/VBox-Satellite-Express-Arbitrary-Write-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/72Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536491/100/0/threadedRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38225/Refwww.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2015-005.txtRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/133620/VBox-Satellite-Express-Arbitrary-Write-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/72Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536491/100/0/threadedRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38225/Refwww.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2015-005.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6923?

CVE-2015-6923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vboxcomm satellite_express_protocol. It was published on September 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6923?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6923?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vboxcomm. Update satellite_express_protocol to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-6923?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-6923 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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