CVE-2017-3576

HIGH

Oracle VM VirtualBox <5.0.38-5.1.20 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-3576. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages VirtualBox's loading of libasound to execute arbitrary code via a malicious ~/.asoundrc file, escalating privileges to the VirtualBox process. The PoC demonstrates loading a shared library that searches for the /dev/vboxdrv file descriptor.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.0.38 and Prior to 5.1.20. 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 · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41907

This exploit leverages VirtualBox's loading of libasound to execute arbitrary code via a malicious ~/.asoundrc file, escalating privileges to the VirtualBox process. The PoC demonstrates loading a shared library that searches for the /dev/vboxdrv file descriptor.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: VirtualBox 5.1.14 r112924
No auth needed
Prerequisites: VirtualBox with ALSA audio configured · Write access to ~/.asoundrc · VM ID for targeting
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038288
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97759
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41907/

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 31.2%
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 (3)
oracle/vm_virtualbox 5.0.0 - 5.0.38
Oracle Corporation/Oracle VM VirtualBox unspecified - 5.0.38
Oracle Corporation/Oracle VM VirtualBox unspecified - 5.1.20
Published Apr 24, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026