What is the severity of CVE-2024-21259?

CVE-2024-21259 is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to potentially compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21259?

To fix CVE-2024-21259, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.22 or later, or 7.1.2 or later.

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2024-21259?

CVE-2024-21259 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.22 and prior to 7.1.2.

Who can exploit CVE-2024-21259?

CVE-2024-21259 can be exploited by attackers with high privileges who have access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by CVE-2024-21259?

CVE-2024-21259 specifically affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21259

high

7.5

CWE

863

15/10/2024

7/1/2025

CVE-2024-21259

First published: Tue Oct 15 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 7.0.22 and prior to 7.1.2. 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 takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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 VM VirtualBox	>=7.0.0<7.0.22
Oracle VM VirtualBox	>=7.1.0<7.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21259?
CVE-2024-21259 is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to potentially compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21259?
To fix CVE-2024-21259, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 7.0.22 or later, or 7.1.2 or later.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2024-21259?
CVE-2024-21259 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 7.0.22 and prior to 7.1.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-21259?
CVE-2024-21259 can be exploited by attackers with high privileges who have access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.
What component of Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by CVE-2024-21259?
CVE-2024-21259 specifically affects the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

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