Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.1.36 and Prior to 5.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | VM VirtualBox | unspecified – < 5.1.36, unspecified – < 5.2.10 | 5.1.36 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
References
- GLSA-201805-08 vendor-advisory
- 103857 vdb-entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
- 1040707 vdb-entry