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CVE-2018-3088: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core).

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.16. 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).

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CVE-2018-3088 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox before 5.2.16. A logged-on attacker could, with another person’s interaction, take over VirtualBox. For businesses, the concern is high impact on systems using VirtualBox, especially shared workstations, labs, or build environments. Exposure is limited to environments running Oracle VM VirtualBox before 5.2.16 where attackers can log on to the host infrastructure. This is most relevant to developer workstations, testing labs, training systems, and shared virtualization hosts. Treat as high priority where VirtualBox is installed on shared, developer, lab, or build systems. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable, but impact is severe once local logon and required interaction conditions exist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to 5.2.16 or later per Oracle CPU guidance.; Restrict host logon access to trusted users only.; Prioritize shared or multi-user VirtualBox hosts for remediation..

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