CVE-2020-2703: 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 and prior to 6.0.16. 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).
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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2703?
CVE-2020-2703 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2703?
To resolve CVE-2020-2703, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.36 or 6.0.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2703?
Users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.36 and 6.0.16 are affected by CVE-2020-2703.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2703?
CVE-2020-2703 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be targeted by low privileged attackers.
What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox does CVE-2020-2703 affect?
CVE-2020-2703 affects the core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox product.