CVE-2018-3294 Privilege escalation in VM VirtualBox

Critical 9.0 Published 17 Oct 2018 Updated 2 Oct 2024

A low-privileged attacker can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox via VRDP, leading to full system takeover and significant impact on additional products.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-3294?

CVE-2018-3294 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Vm Virtualbox, published on 17 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the 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 low privileged attacker with network access via VRDP 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 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3294?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Vm Virtualbox.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3294?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2018-3294 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3294 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Vm Virtualbox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hp2-vhc2-jq3p, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-3294.