Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.24. 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42426
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99638
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038929
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42426/
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0027
EPSS Percentile
50.7%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
oracle/vm_virtualbox
< 5.1.22
Oracle Corporation/Oracle VM VirtualBox
unspecified - 5.1.24
Published
Aug 08, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026