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CVE-2020-2894: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20 and prior to 6.1.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 6.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

MediumCVSS 6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-2894 is a VirtualBox Core vulnerability affecting older Oracle VM VirtualBox versions. An attacker already holding high privileges and logon access where VirtualBox runs could compromise VirtualBox. The business risk is greatest on shared virtualization hosts, build systems, admin workstations, or environments processing sensitive VM data. Exposure is limited to environments running Oracle VM VirtualBox below 5.2.40, 6.0.20, or 6.1.6. Risk depends on who has privileged logon access to systems where VirtualBox executes. Treat as a moderate patching priority. It is not described as remotely exploitable and needs high privileges, but VirtualBox takeover and possible impact to additional products justify timely remediation on sensitive or shared systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VirtualBox to 5.2.40, 6.0.20, 6.1.6, or later supported versions.; Apply Oracle CPU guidance and relevant Linux distribution security updates.; Restrict privileged logon access on systems where VirtualBox runs..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N1.54Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-2894Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationVM VirtualBoxprior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, prior to 6.1.6Listed
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