What is the severity of CVE-2024-21141?

CVE-2024-21141 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows for potential exploitation by privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21141?

To remediate CVE-2024-21141, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.20 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21141?

CVE-2024-21141 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.20.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21141?

CVE-2024-21141 can be exploited by high privileged attackers who have logged onto the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

Is CVE-2024-21141 part of a larger security issue?

CVE-2024-21141 is an individual vulnerability; however, it should be assessed in the context of overall system security and other potential vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21141

high

8.2

CWE

269

16/7/2024

20/3/2025

CVE-2024-21141

First published: Tue Jul 16 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 7.0.20. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VirtualBox	<7.0.20

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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21141?
CVE-2024-21141 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows for potential exploitation by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21141?
To remediate CVE-2024-21141, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.20 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21141?
CVE-2024-21141 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.20.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21141?
CVE-2024-21141 can be exploited by high privileged attackers who have logged onto the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
Is CVE-2024-21141 part of a larger security issue?
CVE-2024-21141 is an individual vulnerability; however, it should be assessed in the context of overall system security and other potential vulnerabilities.

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