What is the severity of CVE-2017-10233?

CVE-2017-10233 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with low privileges required for exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10233?

To fix CVE-2017-10233, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.24 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-10233?

CVE-2017-10233 affects all versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.1.24.

What components are impacted by CVE-2017-10233?

CVE-2017-10233 impacts the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-10233

high

7.3

8/8/2017

4/10/2024

CVE-2017-10233

Q: Can CVE-2017-10233 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-10233 requires local access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs, making it not remotely exploitable.

First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.24. 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.3 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VirtualBox	<=5.1.22

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10233?
CVE-2017-10233 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with low privileges required for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10233?
To fix CVE-2017-10233, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.24 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-10233?
CVE-2017-10233 affects all versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.1.24.
What components are impacted by CVE-2017-10233?
CVE-2017-10233 impacts the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Can CVE-2017-10233 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-10233 requires local access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs, making it not remotely exploitable.

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