CVE-2018-2698: 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 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).
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-2698?
CVE-2018-2698 is classified as a high severity vulnerability allowing low privileged attackers to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2698?
To remediate CVE-2018-2698, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.32 or later, or version 5.2.6 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2018-2698?
CVE-2018-2698 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.32 and prior to 5.2.6.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-2698?
CVE-2018-2698 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure.
What component of Oracle Virtualization is affected by CVE-2018-2698?
CVE-2018-2698 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.