CVE-2017-3561: High severity Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability
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 takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.0.38 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.1.20
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3561?
CVE-2017-3561 is considered easily exploitable and allows low privileged attackers access within the Oracle VM VirtualBox environment.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3561?
To fix CVE-2017-3561, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later, or version 5.1.20 or later.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3561?
CVE-2017-3561 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2017-3561?
CVE-2017-3561 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3561?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-3561; the recommended action is to update to a fixed version.