What is the severity of CVE-2017-3587?

CVE-2017-3587 is considered easily exploitable due to its low privileged access requirements.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3587?

To fix CVE-2017-3587, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later for the 5.0 series, or to version 5.1.20 or later for the 5.1 series.

What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3587?

Versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20 are affected by CVE-2017-3587.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3587?

CVE-2017-3587 is a security vulnerability in the Shared Folder component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Who can exploit CVE-2017-3587?

CVE-2017-3587 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3587

high

8.4

24/4/2017

7/10/2024

CVE-2017-3587

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Shared Folder). 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 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 8.4 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 is considered easily exploitable due to its low privileged access requirements.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3587?
To fix CVE-2017-3587, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or later for the 5.0 series, or to version 5.1.20 or later for the 5.1 series.
What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2017-3587?
Versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20 are affected by CVE-2017-3587.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 is a security vulnerability in the Shared Folder component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

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