CVE-2024-21114: 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. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle VM VirtualBox<7.0.16
Oracle VM VirtualBox<7.0.16

Event History

Apr 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21114?

The severity of CVE-2024-21114 is considered easily exploitable for low privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21114?

To fix CVE-2024-21114, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.0.16 or later.

3

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2024-21114?

All versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 7.0.16 are affected by CVE-2024-21114.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-21114?

CVE-2024-21114 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.

5

What components are affected in CVE-2024-21114?

CVE-2024-21114 affects the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox product.

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