Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.15 Core access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.15 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Core. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-3086. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle VM VirtualBox up to 5.2.15 (Virtualization Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2018. The weakness was presented 07/18/2018 with Zero Day Initiative as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3086 since 12/15/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111208 (Oracle VM VirtualBox < 5.2.16 Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2018 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371080 (Oracle VM VirtualBox Multiple Vulnerabilities (cpujul2018)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111208) and SecurityFocus (BID 104764†). See VDB-79791, VDB-95830, VDB-97118 and VDB-99028 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 111208
Nessus Name: Oracle VM VirtualBox < 5.2.16 Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2018 CPU)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2018
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-3086 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3086
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121888
SecurityFocus: 104764 - Oracle VM VirtualBox Mulltiple Local Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1041296

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2018 10:06
Updated: 04/18/2023 11:23
Changes: 07/18/2018 10:06 (83), 03/08/2020 09:34 (6), 04/18/2023 11:23 (5)
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