# CVE-2019-2848: virtualbox: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core)

CVE-2019-2848 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by virtualbox 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1, released January 16, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-2848
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0045
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 23, 2019

## Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | virtualbox Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-dkms Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-dkms 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-dkms-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-guest-dkms Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-guest-dkms 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-guest-dkms-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-guest-source Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-guest-source 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-guest-source-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-guest-utils Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-guest-utils 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-guest-utils-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-guest-x11 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-guest-x11 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-guest-x11-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-qt Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-qt 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-qt-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Linux | virtualbox-source Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1 | [virtualbox-source 6.1.16-dfsg-6~ubuntu1.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-virtualbox-source-6.1.16-dfsg-6-ubuntu1.20.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2025 |

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