ZDI-CAN-28806: ZDI-26-306: Oracle VirtualBox SoundBlaster 16 Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2026
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Updated

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-35230.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle VirtualBox

Event History

Apr 28, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-28806?

ZDI-CAN-28806 carries a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-28806?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-28806, ensure that you have applied the latest updates and patches from Oracle for VirtualBox.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-28806?

ZDI-CAN-28806 affects users of Oracle VirtualBox installations that are vulnerable to local privilege escalation.

4

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-28806?

ZDI-CAN-28806 is classified as a race condition vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.

5

Can an attacker exploit ZDI-CAN-28806 remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-28806 requires local access to the system, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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