CVE-2024-21121: Medium 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Affected Software

1 affected component
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-2024-21121?

CVE-2024-21121 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.16.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21121?

To fix CVE-2024-21121, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.16 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21121?

Low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes are affected by CVE-2024-21121.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-21121?

CVE-2024-21121 involves the Core component of the Oracle VM VirtualBox product.

5

What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are vulnerable to CVE-2024-21121?

All versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 7.0.16 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-21121.

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