CVE-2024-21164: Low severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability

Published Jul 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 7.0.20. Difficult to exploit 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 unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle VM VirtualBox<7.0.20

Event History

Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21164?

CVE-2024-21164 is categorized as a difficult to exploit vulnerability with high privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21164?

To fix CVE-2024-21164, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.20 or later.

3

What versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2024-21164?

CVE-2024-21164 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.20.

4

Who is at risk from CVE-2024-21164?

High privileged attackers with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs are at risk from CVE-2024-21164.

5

What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by CVE-2024-21164?

CVE-2024-21164 affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

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