CVE-2018-2836: 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-2018-2836?
CVE-2018-2836 is rated as a critical vulnerability that can be easily exploited by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2836?
To fix CVE-2018-2836, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later, or 5.2.10 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2836?
CVE-2018-2836 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-2836?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-2836 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-2836?
No official workaround is provided for CVE-2018-2836, so upgrading is recommended for protection.