What is the severity of CVE-2018-3294?

CVE-2018-3294 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can be easily exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3294?

To fix CVE-2018-3294, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.20 or later.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-3294?

CVE-2018-3294 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via VRDP.

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2018-3294?

All versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.20 are affected by CVE-2018-3294.

What component of Oracle software does CVE-2018-3294 affect?

CVE-2018-3294 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component, specifically the Core subcomponent.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3294

critical

17/10/2018

2/10/2024

CVE-2018-3294

First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.20. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via VRDP 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 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	<5.2.20

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3294?
CVE-2018-3294 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can be easily exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3294?
To fix CVE-2018-3294, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.20 or later.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-3294?
CVE-2018-3294 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via VRDP.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2018-3294?
All versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.20 are affected by CVE-2018-3294.
What component of Oracle software does CVE-2018-3294 affect?
CVE-2018-3294 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component, specifically the Core subcomponent.

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