CVE-2024-21111: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2024
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 7.0.16. 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 takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows hosts only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Oracle VM VirtualBox<7.0.16
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 9, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
02:20 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21111?

CVE-2024-21111 is considered easily exploitable, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21111?

To mitigate CVE-2024-21111, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21111?

CVE-2024-21111 affects all supported versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 7.0.16.

4

What components are affected in CVE-2024-21111?

The core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by CVE-2024-21111.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-21111?

A low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox can exploit CVE-2024-21111.

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