Learn about CVE-2020-2690, a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find mitigation steps and long-term security practices here.
A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow unauthorized access to critical data or compromise the entire system.
Understanding CVE-2020-2690
What is CVE-2020-2690?
The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2690
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2690
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with logon access to compromise the system, impacting additional products.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates