CVE-2018-2842: Oracle Corporation VM VirtualBox vulnerability |…

CVE-2018-2842: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core).

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. 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 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 3, 2024, 20:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2842 is a high-impact Oracle VM VirtualBox Core vulnerability. A logged-in, low-privileged attacker on infrastructure where VirtualBox runs could take over VirtualBox. Business risk is highest on shared virtualization hosts, lab systems, developer workstations, or environments where untrusted users can access VirtualBox hosts. Organizations are exposed if they still run Oracle VM VirtualBox before 5.1.36 or 5.2.10, especially on multi-user systems. The source bundle does not identify specific operating systems, configurations, or guest types beyond Oracle VM VirtualBox Core. Prioritize remediation where VirtualBox runs on shared or sensitive systems. This is not shown as actively exploited in the bundle, but the reported impact is full VirtualBox takeover with potential impact beyond the product boundary. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VirtualBox to 5.1.36, 5.2.10, or a later vendor-supported release.; Review Oracle CPU April 2018 and Gentoo GLSA guidance for package-specific remediation.; Restrict shell or desktop access to systems running VirtualBox..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 19, 2018, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201805-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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Oracle CorporationVM VirtualBoxunspecified, unspecifiedListed

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