CVE-2021-35540
First published: Wed Oct 20 2021(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 6.1.28. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | <6.1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-35540.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Oracle VM VirtualBox version up to 6.1.28.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35540?
The severity of CVE-2021-35540 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes can exploit this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35540?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-35540 on the following references: [link1](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-36), [link2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html).
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