CVE-2019-2859: 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 5.2.32 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 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-2019-2859?
CVE-2019-2859 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting both version 5.2.32 and earlier, as well as 6.0.10 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2859?
To fix CVE-2019-2859, you should update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.32 or later, or to version 6.0.10 or later.
What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2019-2859?
CVE-2019-2859 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10.
Can CVE-2019-2859 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2019-2859 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that requires low privileged access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-2859 if I cannot update?
While there is no official workaround for CVE-2019-2859, limiting access to the Oracle VM VirtualBox installation can help mitigate the risk.