VirtualBox/Other Versions
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Introduction[edit]
The virtualization platform is an essential component of a secure Whonix system. A vulnerable virtualizer may provide opportunities for attackers to perform a breakout from a virtual machine in order to undo the security by isolation features that Whonix provides. The decision to install an alternative virtualizer should not be taken lightly.
Recommended Version[edit]
Whonix recommends installing the package contained in the Debian Stable repository.
Install from Debian Stable[edit]
Latest Stable VirtualBox package information
To install VirtualBox Guest Additions:
Newer Versions[edit]
At the time of writing, the latest major release of VirtualBox is Version 5.
Keeping in mind the warnings above, you should only install this version if having the new features is a requirement for you.
There are two preferred methods that can be used to install a newer version of VirtualBox and these are recommended over downloading, verifying, and installing binaries manually. The two repositories below are maintained by different teams, Debian and Virtualbox.org, respectively.
Install from Debian Testing via Backports[edit]
Latest Testing VirtualBox package information
Open /etc/apt/sources.list.d/backports.list in an editor with root rights.
If you are using a graphical Whonix or Qubes-Whonix, run.
If you are using a terminal-only Whonix, run.
Add the following line:
(Change "jessie" to the current name of your stable distribution.)To install VirtualBox Guest Additions:
Install from Oracle Repository[edit]
Latest Oracle VirtualBox package information
Open /etc/apt/sources.list.d/oracle.list in an editor with root rights.
If you are using a graphical Whonix or Qubes-Whonix, run.
If you are using a terminal-only Whonix, run.
Add the following line:
(Change "jessie" to the current name of your stable distribution.)Add Oracle's signing key to apt-get keyring:
curl --tlsv1.2 --proto =https https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc
Check fingerprint:
Should show.
Key fingerprint = B9F8 D658 297A F3EF C18D 5CDF A2F6 83C5 2980 AECF uid Oracle Corporation (VirtualBox archive signing key) <info@virtualbox.org>
Install VirtualBox:
VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO is included in the package. Mount ISO in guest virtual machine to install. Instructions
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