CVE-2018-3005

Name: CVE-2018-3005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-18T13:29:05.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3005 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.16. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.2.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.0 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Vm Virtualbox	< 5.2.16

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104764Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104764Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041296Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3005?

How severe is CVE-2018-3005?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3005 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3005?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST