CVE-2024-21116: High severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
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 Linux 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21116?
CVE-2024-21116 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 7.0.16.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21116?
To fix CVE-2024-21116, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21116?
CVE-2024-21116 affects users running Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.16.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-21116?
CVE-2024-21116 is a vulnerability in the core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2024-21116?
Yes, a low privileged attacker with logon access can exploit CVE-2024-21116 to compromise the system.