CVE-2019-2721: 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 5.2.28 and prior to 6.0.6. 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-2019-2721?
CVE-2019-2721 is considered easily exploitable, allowing low-privileged attackers to gain access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2721?
To fix CVE-2019-2721, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.28 or later, or 6.0.6 or later.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2019-2721?
CVE-2019-2721 affects versions prior to 5.2.28 and prior to 6.0.6 of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What type of attack vector is utilized in CVE-2019-2721?
CVE-2019-2721 allows a low-privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure to exploit the vulnerability.
What component of Oracle does CVE-2019-2721 affect?
CVE-2019-2721 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component, specifically its core subcomponent.