What is the severity of CVE-2020-2689?

CVE-2020-2689 is rated as easily exploitable, allowing low privileged attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2689?

To fix CVE-2020-2689, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.36 or later, 6.0.16 or later, or 6.1.2 or later.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2689?

CVE-2020-2689 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions earlier than 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2.

Who can exploit CVE-2020-2689?

CVE-2020-2689 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-2689?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2020-2689; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended mitigation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-2689

medium

6.5

15/1/2020

30/9/2024

CVE-2020-2689

First published: Wed Jan 15 2020(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 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2689?
CVE-2020-2689 is rated as easily exploitable, allowing low privileged attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2689?
To fix CVE-2020-2689, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.36 or later, 6.0.16 or later, or 6.1.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2689?
CVE-2020-2689 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions earlier than 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-2689?
CVE-2020-2689 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-2689?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2020-2689; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended mitigation.

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