CVE-2018-2835: 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 5.1.36 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2835?
CVE-2018-2835 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability with low privilege requirements.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2835?
To fix CVE-2018-2835, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later, or 5.2.10 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-2835?
CVE-2018-2835 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and 5.2.10.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-2835?
CVE-2018-2835 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
What component of Oracle Virtualization does CVE-2018-2835 involve?
CVE-2018-2835 involves the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.