What is the severity of CVE-2018-2830?

CVE-2018-2830 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers access to Oracle VM VirtualBox.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2830?

To fix CVE-2018-2830, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later or 5.2.10 or later.

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2018-2830?

CVE-2018-2830 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.

Who can exploit CVE-2018-2830?

CVE-2018-2830 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

What component of Oracle Virtualization does CVE-2018-2830 affect?

CVE-2018-2830 affects the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-2830

high

8.2

19/4/2018

3/10/2024

CVE-2018-2830

First published: Thu Apr 19 2018(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.1.36 and Prior to 5.2.10. 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	>=5.1.0<5.1.36
Oracle VM VirtualBox	>=5.2.0<5.2.10

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2830?
CVE-2018-2830 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers access to Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2830?
To fix CVE-2018-2830, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later or 5.2.10 or later.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2018-2830?
CVE-2018-2830 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-2830?
CVE-2018-2830 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
What component of Oracle Virtualization does CVE-2018-2830 affect?
CVE-2018-2830 affects the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox.

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