CVE-2019-2552: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
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. 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 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2552?
CVE-2019-2552 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects low privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2552?
To fix CVE-2019-2552, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.24 or later, or version 6.0.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-2552?
CVE-2019-2552 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-2552?
CVE-2019-2552 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure.
What component of Oracle is affected by CVE-2019-2552?
CVE-2019-2552 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.