CVE-2023-21991
First published: Tue Apr 18 2023(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 6.1.44 and Prior to 7.0.8. 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 (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | <6.1.44 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=7.0.0<7.0.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-21991.
What is the affected component of this vulnerability?
The affected component is Core in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions prior to 6.1.44 and prior to 7.0.8 are affected.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating is low with a value of 3.2.
How can I fix this vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.44 or 7.0.8 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/oracle
- canonical/oracle vm virtualbox
- version/oracle vm virtualbox/7.0.0