What is the severity of CVE-2019-2522?

CVE-2019-2522 has been rated as difficult to exploit but poses a risk to low privileged attackers with logon access.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2522?

To fix CVE-2019-2522, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.24 or later or version 6.0.2 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2019-2522?

CVE-2019-2522 affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2.

What component does CVE-2019-2522 affect?

CVE-2019-2522 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization.

Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2522?

Yes, a low privileged attacker with logon access can potentially exploit CVE-2019-2522.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-2522

high

7.8

16/1/2019

21/11/2024

CVE-2019-2522

First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low 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 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VirtualBox	<5.2.24
Oracle VirtualBox	=6.0.0

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2522?
CVE-2019-2522 has been rated as difficult to exploit but poses a risk to low privileged attackers with logon access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2522?
To fix CVE-2019-2522, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.24 or later or version 6.0.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-2522?
CVE-2019-2522 affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2.
What component does CVE-2019-2522 affect?
CVE-2019-2522 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization.
Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2522?
Yes, a low privileged attacker with logon access can potentially exploit CVE-2019-2522.

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