CVE-2022-39424
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 6.1.40. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via VRDP to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | <6.1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-39424.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39424?
The severity of CVE-2022-39424 is high (8.1).
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-39424?
The Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 6.1.40 is affected by CVE-2022-39424.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-39424?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via VRDP can exploit CVE-2022-39424 to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-39424?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-39424 in the following references: - [Gentoo security advisory](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202212-03) - [Oracle security alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html)
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