What is the severity of CVE-2024-21161?

CVE-2024-21161 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 7.0.20.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21161?

To fix CVE-2024-21161, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.20 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21161?

CVE-2024-21161 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox running versions prior to 7.0.20.

What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is impacted by CVE-2024-21161?

CVE-2024-21161 impacts the core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-21161?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-21161 by having low privileges and logging onto the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21161

medium

5.5

CWE

400

16/7/2024

26/3/2025

CVE-2024-21161

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 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 unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Linux hosts only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	<7.0.20

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21161?
CVE-2024-21161 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 7.0.20.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21161?
To fix CVE-2024-21161, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.20 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21161?
CVE-2024-21161 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox running versions prior to 7.0.20.
What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is impacted by CVE-2024-21161?
CVE-2024-21161 impacts the core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-21161?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-21161 by having low privileges and logging onto the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.

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