What is the severity of CVE-2017-3563?

CVE-2017-3563 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that could allow low-privileged attackers to compromise the system.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3563?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3563, users should upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.0.38 or later or 5.1.20 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-3563?

CVE-2017-3563 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and 5.1.20.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3563?

CVE-2017-3563 is a core component vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox virtualization product.

Can CVE-2017-3563 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-3563 requires an attacker to have prior login access to the infrastructure, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3563

high

8.8

CWE

295

24/4/2017

4/10/2024

CVE-2017-3563

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 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).

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

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3563?
CVE-2017-3563 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that could allow low-privileged attackers to compromise the system.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3563?
To mitigate CVE-2017-3563, users should upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.0.38 or later or 5.1.20 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-3563?
CVE-2017-3563 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and 5.1.20.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3563?
CVE-2017-3563 is a core component vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox virtualization product.
Can CVE-2017-3563 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-3563 requires an attacker to have prior login access to the infrastructure, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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