CVE-2018-2837: 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-2018-2837?
CVE-2018-2837 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be accessed by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2837?
To fix CVE-2018-2837, 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-2018-2837?
CVE-2018-2837 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.
Can CVE-2018-2837 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-2837 requires the attacker to have low privileges and a logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
What component of Oracle Virtualization does CVE-2018-2837 involve?
CVE-2018-2837 involves a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.