First published: Tue Jul 23 2019(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10. 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 unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=5.0.0<5.2.32 | |
Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.0.0<6.0.10 | |
openSUSE | =15.0 | |
openSUSE | =15.1 |
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CVE-2019-2848 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by low privileged attackers.
To fix CVE-2019-2848, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.32 or 6.0.10 or later.
CVE-2019-2848 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10.
CVE-2019-2848 requires local access to the infrastructure, making remote exploitation unlikely.
CVE-2019-2848 affects the core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.