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CVE-2019-2690: 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 5.2.28 and prior to 6.0.6. Difficult to exploit 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 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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CVE-2019-2690 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox Core before 5.2.28 and before 6.0.6. A low-privileged local attacker with logon access to the infrastructure running VirtualBox could take over VirtualBox. The issue is difficult to exploit, but impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Oracle VM VirtualBox versions before 5.2.28 or before 6.0.6, especially shared hosts, lab systems, build machines, or desktops where non-admin users can log on locally. Treat this as a high-priority internal remediation item where VirtualBox is installed on shared or multi-user systems. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable internet-facing flaw, but the potential takeover impact justifies prompt patching and access review. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to 5.2.28, 6.0.6, or a later supported release.; Apply Oracle April 2019 Critical Patch Update guidance for affected VirtualBox deployments.; For openSUSE systems, apply packages covered by openSUSE-SU-2019:1814 where applicable..

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