CVE-2017-3559
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 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 and unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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-2017-3559?
CVE-2017-3559 is considered to be easily exploitable and can be targeted by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3559?
To fix CVE-2017-3559, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later or version 5.1.20 or later.
What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3559?
CVE-2017-3559 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3559?
CVE-2017-3559 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logged on to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.
What component of Oracle is impacted by CVE-2017-3559?
CVE-2017-3559 impacts the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox.
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