CVE-2022-21554
First published: Tue Jul 19 2022(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 6.1.36. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. 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 3.1 Base Score 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | <6.1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21554.
What is the affected software in this vulnerability?
The affected software is Oracle VM VirtualBox version up to 6.1.36.
How severe is this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with high privileges and logon access to the infrastructure can exploit this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.36 or later.
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