CVE-2018-3290 Privilege escalation in VM VirtualBox

High 8.6 Published 17 Oct 2018 Updated 2 Oct 2024

An attacker with local access can exploit a flaw in Oracle VM VirtualBox to take over the application, potentially compromising the host system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-3290?

CVE-2018-3290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Vm Virtualbox, published on 17 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3290?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Vm Virtualbox.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3290?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2018-3290 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3290 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Vm Virtualbox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3cff-w6rq-c82x, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-3290.