CVE-2020-2674: High severity Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2020
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.36, prior to 6.0.16 and prior to 6.1.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=5.2.0<5.2.36
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=6.0.0<6.0.16
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=6.1.0<6.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.36
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.16
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.2

Event History

Jan 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2674?

CVE-2020-2674 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2674?

To fix CVE-2020-2674, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.36, 6.0.16, or 6.1.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2674?

Versions prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2674.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2020-2674?

CVE-2020-2674 can be exploited by high privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure.

5

What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is vulnerable in CVE-2020-2674?

The Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is vulnerable in CVE-2020-2674.

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