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CVE-2022-39421

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202212-03

Severity Score

7.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 6.1.40. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Una vulnerabilidad en el producto Oracle VM VirtualBox de Oracle Virtualization (componente: Core). Las versiones soportadas que están afectadas son anteriores a 6.1.40. Una vulnerabilidad explotable fácilmente permite a un atacante poco privilegiado y con acceso a la infraestructura en la que es ejecutado Oracle VM VirtualBox, poner en peligro Oracle VM VirtualBox. Los ataques con éxito requieren una interacción humana de una persona que no sea el atacante. Los ataques con éxito de esta vulnerabilidad pueden resultar en la toma de control de Oracle VM VirtualBox. Nota: Esta vulnerabilidad sólo es aplicada a los sistemas Windows. CVSS 3.1 Puntuación Base 7.3 (Impactos en la Confidencialidad, Integridad y Disponibilidad). Vector CVSS: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Oracle Virtualbox, the worst of which could result in privilege escalation from a guest to the host. Versions less than 6.1.40 are affected.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-09-02 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-10-18 CVE Published
  • 2024-09-23 CVE Updated
  • 2025-07-13 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-284: Improper Access Control
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Oracle
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 Vm Virtualbox
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 < 6.1.40
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Vm Virtualbox" and version " < 6.1.40"
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Affected