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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. 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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Oracle VM VirtualBox | <5.2.24 | |
Oracle VM VirtualBox | =6.0.0 | |
<5.2.24 | ||
=6.0.0 |
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CVE-2019-2548 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with low privilege requirements.
To fix CVE-2019-2548, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.24 or later, or 6.0.2 or later.
CVE-2019-2548 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2.
CVE-2019-2548 requires an attacker to have low privileged access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
The impact of CVE-2019-2548 can lead to potential unauthorized access or modification to the virtual machines managed by Oracle VM VirtualBox.