CVE-2022-39426
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 for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2022-39426.
What is the affected component of this vulnerability?
The affected component of this vulnerability is the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox product.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions prior to 6.1.40 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via VRDP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at 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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