What is the severity of CVE-2024-21115?

CVE-2024-21115 has been classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with high impact.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21115?

To mitigate CVE-2024-21115, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21115?

CVE-2024-21115 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.16.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21115?

CVE-2024-21115 may allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21115?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-21115; the only solution is to upgrade to the patched version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21115

high

8.8

CWE

284

16/4/2024

25/3/2025

CVE-2024-21115

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. 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	<7.0.16

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Reference Links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21115?
CVE-2024-21115 has been classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with high impact.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21115?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21115, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21115?
CVE-2024-21115 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.16.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21115?
CVE-2024-21115 may allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21115?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-21115; the only solution is to upgrade to the patched version.

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