CVE-2020-2909
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20 and prior to 6.1.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.8 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VirtualBox | <5.2.40 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=6.0.0<6.0.20 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=6.1.0<6.1.6 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2909?
CVE-2020-2909 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability, allowing low privileged attackers to gain unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2909?
To fix CVE-2020-2909, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.40 or newer, 6.0.20 or newer, or 6.1.6 or newer.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2909?
CVE-2020-2909 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, and prior to 6.1.6.
Can CVE-2020-2909 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-2909 requires the attacker to have low-level access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.
What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox does CVE-2020-2909 affect?
CVE-2020-2909 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
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