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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21111?

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

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21111?

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

What components are affected in CVE-2024-21111?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21111

high

7.8

CWE

269

16/4/2024

27/3/2025

CVE-2024-21111

First published: Tue Apr 16 2024(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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Oracle VirtualBox	<7.0.16
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21111?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21111, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21111?
CVE-2024-21111 affects all supported versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 7.0.16.
What components are affected in CVE-2024-21111?
The core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by CVE-2024-21111.
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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