CVE-2018-3088: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-3088?
CVE-2018-3088 is considered easily exploitable and presents a security risk to the affected versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3088?
To remediate CVE-2018-3088, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.16 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-3088?
CVE-2018-3088 affects all versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.16.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-3088?
CVE-2018-3088 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.
What components are involved in CVE-2018-3088?
CVE-2018-3088 is a vulnerability found in the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox.