What is the severity of CVE-2018-2860?

CVE-2018-2860 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2860?

To fix CVE-2018-2860, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later, or 5.2.10 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2860?

CVE-2018-2860 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-2860?

CVE-2018-2860 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged access.

Who is impacted by CVE-2018-2860?

Administrators and users with high privileges on systems using vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are impacted by CVE-2018-2860.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-2860

high

8.2

19/4/2018

3/10/2024

CVE-2018-2860

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 high 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 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/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-2018-2860?
CVE-2018-2860 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2860?
To fix CVE-2018-2860, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.36 or later, or 5.2.10 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2860?
CVE-2018-2860 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.36 and prior to 5.2.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-2860?
CVE-2018-2860 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged access.
Who is impacted by CVE-2018-2860?
Administrators and users with high privileges on systems using vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are impacted by CVE-2018-2860.

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