Description: Virtualization vulnerability refers to the inherent weaknesses in virtualization technologies that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of virtualized systems. These vulnerabilities can arise from errors in hypervisor software, incorrect configurations, or failures in the implementation of security policies. Virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical hardware, optimizing resources and facilitating IT environment management. However, this complexity also introduces risks, as an attacker who gains access to a hypervisor can potentially control all virtual machines running on it. Vulnerabilities can be classified into several categories, including isolation issues, where one virtual machine can access another’s data, and memory management failures, which can allow sensitive information leakage. Identifying and mitigating these vulnerabilities is crucial to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality in virtualized environments, especially in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and public administration.
