What is the severity of CVE-2018-2694?

CVE-2018-2694 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to potentially manipulate the Oracle VM VirtualBox environment.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2694?

To mitigate CVE-2018-2694, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox versions 5.1.32 or later, or 5.2.6 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2694?

CVE-2018-2694 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.32 and prior to 5.2.6.

Who can exploit CVE-2018-2694?

CVE-2018-2694 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

What component does CVE-2018-2694 affect?

CVE-2018-2694 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox within the Oracle Virtualization suite.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-2694

high

8.8

18/1/2018

3/10/2024

CVE-2018-2694

First published: Thu Jan 18 2018(Updated: )

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 low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. 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 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	>=5.1.0<5.1.32
Oracle VM VirtualBox	>=5.2.0<5.2.6

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2694?
CVE-2018-2694 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to potentially manipulate the Oracle VM VirtualBox environment.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2694?
To mitigate CVE-2018-2694, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox versions 5.1.32 or later, or 5.2.6 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2694?
CVE-2018-2694 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.32 and prior to 5.2.6.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-2694?
CVE-2018-2694 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
What component does CVE-2018-2694 affect?
CVE-2018-2694 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox within the Oracle Virtualization suite.

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