CVE-2018-2689: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.1.32 and Prior to 5.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2689?
CVE-2018-2689 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that can be easily exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2689?
To fix CVE-2018-2689, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.32 or later, or to version 5.2.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-2689?
CVE-2018-2689 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.32 and 5.2.6.
Is CVE-2018-2689 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-2689 is easily exploitable by attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-2689?
CVE-2018-2689 is categorized as a core component vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox.