Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox Affecting Shared Folder Component
CVE-2017-3538

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Oracle Vm Virtualbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-3538?

A vulnerability exists in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization, specifically in the Shared Folder feature. It impacts supported versions prior to 5.0.34 and 5.1.16. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker who has access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized actions including the creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, potentially compromising all accessible data within Oracle VM VirtualBox. Additionally, the impact of this vulnerability may extend beyond VirtualBox, affecting other products relying on this component.

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Affected Version(s)

Oracle VM VirtualBox < 5.0.34

Oracle VM VirtualBox < 5.1.16

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuap...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038288
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97698
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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