CVE-2020-2726: High 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. Difficult to exploit 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 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/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 - 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-2020-2726?
CVE-2020-2726 is a medium severity vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to exploit Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2726?
To fix CVE-2020-2726, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.36, 6.0.16, or 6.1.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2726?
CVE-2020-2726 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2020-2726?
Systems running any vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to the specified fixes are impacted by CVE-2020-2726.
Can CVE-2020-2726 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-2726 is considered difficult to exploit but requires a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure.