What is the severity of CVE-2017-3316?

CVE-2017-3316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3316?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3316, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox version 5.0.32 or later and 5.1.14 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-3316?

CVE-2017-3316 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.32 and 5.1.14.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-3316?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-3316 can gain elevated privileges on systems running vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Is CVE-2017-3316 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2017-3316 is considered easily exploitable, especially by high-privileged attackers with network access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3316

high

8.4

CWE

27/1/2017

8/10/2024

CVE-2017-3316: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jan 27 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: GUI). Supported versions that are affected are VirtualBox prior to 5.0.32 and prior to 5.1.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.4 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VirtualBox	=5.0.30
Oracle VirtualBox	=5.1.12

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3316?
CVE-2017-3316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3316?
To mitigate CVE-2017-3316, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox version 5.0.32 or later and 5.1.14 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-3316?
CVE-2017-3316 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.32 and 5.1.14.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-3316?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-3316 can gain elevated privileges on systems running vulnerable versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Is CVE-2017-3316 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2017-3316 is considered easily exploitable, especially by high-privileged attackers with network access.

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