CVE-2017-3558
First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.0.38 and Prior to 5.1.20. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 and unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=5.0.0<5.0.38 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=5.1.0<5.1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3558?
CVE-2017-3558 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain access to the Oracle VM VirtualBox infrastructure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3558?
To remediate CVE-2017-3558, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later, or to version 5.1.20 or later.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3558?
CVE-2017-3558 affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3558?
CVE-2017-3558 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with logon access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What components of Oracle Virtualization does CVE-2017-3558 impact?
CVE-2017-3558 impacts the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
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