CVE-2020-2681: Medium severity Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability
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 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBox (Core)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.2.36 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBox (Core)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0.16 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBox (Core)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2681?
CVE-2020-2681 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential impact on the security of Oracle VM VirtualBox environments.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2681?
To address CVE-2020-2681, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.36 or later, 6.0.16 or later, or 6.1.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2681?
CVE-2020-2681 affects users running Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, or 6.1.2.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-2681?
CVE-2020-2681 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logged onto the infrastructure running the vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What are the supported Oracle VM VirtualBox versions affected by CVE-2020-2681?
The affected versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox for CVE-2020-2681 include versions prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2.