Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.20. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | VM VirtualBox | unspecified – < 5.2.20 | 5.2.20 |
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 20.04 LTS | virtualbox | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | virtualbox | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | virtualbox | 6.1.26-3.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11501-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | virtualbox | 6.0.10-lp151.2.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:1814-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | virtualbox | 6.0.10-lp151.2.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:1814-1 |
Advisories 2
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1814-1 Security update for virtualbox SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11501-1 python3-virtualbox-6.1.26-3.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- 1041887 vdb-entry
- 105619 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1814 vendor-advisory