CVE-2018-2693: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Guest Additions). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.1.32 and Prior to 5.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2693?
CVE-2018-2693 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2693?
To fix CVE-2018-2693, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.32 or 5.2.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-2693?
Users running Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.32 or prior to 5.2.6 are affected by CVE-2018-2693.
Can CVE-2018-2693 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-2693 requires attackers to have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
What components of Oracle Virtualization are affected by CVE-2018-2693?
CVE-2018-2693 specifically affects the Guest Additions component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.