CVE-2025-62589: High severity Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 7.1.12 and 7.2.2. Easily exploitable 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 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62589?
CVE-2025-62589 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62589?
To fix CVE-2025-62589, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to the latest version, beyond 7.2.2.
What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2025-62589?
Oracle VM VirtualBox versions 7.1.12 and 7.2.2 are affected by CVE-2025-62589.
Can CVE-2025-62589 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-62589 requires a high privileged attacker to have logon access to the infrastructure.
What component of Oracle Virtualization is impacted by CVE-2025-62589?
CVE-2025-62589 impacts the core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox product.