CVE-2018-3090: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3090?
CVE-2018-3090 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant risk to Oracle VM VirtualBox installations prior to version 5.2.16.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3090?
To fix CVE-2018-3090, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-3090?
CVE-2018-3090 affects users running versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.16.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-3090?
CVE-2018-3090 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.
What components are involved in CVE-2018-3090?
CVE-2018-3090 involves the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox within the Oracle Virtualization subcomponent.