CVE-2017-3575: 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 high 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.9 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/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-2017-3575?
CVE-2017-3575 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant risk to Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and 5.1.20.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3575?
To fix CVE-2017-3575, you should upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later, or to 5.1.20 or later.
What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3575?
CVE-2017-3575 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3575?
CVE-2017-3575 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3575?
CVE-2017-3575 is a core component vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that allows for potential unauthorized access and exploitation.