What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2022-39422.

What component of Oracle Virtualization is affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects the Core component of Oracle Virtualization.

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions prior to 6.1.38 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39422?

The severity of CVE-2022-39422 is high.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-39422

high

7.5

CWE

269

18/10/2022

23/9/2024

CVE-2022-39422

Q: How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise the system.

First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 6.1.38. 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 (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	<6.1.38

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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2022-39422.
What component of Oracle Virtualization is affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects the Core component of Oracle Virtualization.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions prior to 6.1.38 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39422?
The severity of CVE-2022-39422 is high.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise the system.

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