Oracle VM VirtualBox Vulnerability Allows Low Privileged Attackers to Compromise Virtual Machine

CVE-2024-21115

Summary

The vulnerability present in Oracle VM VirtualBox may allow low-privileged attackers with access to the infrastructure where the application runs to take control of the system. Although the defect is specifically within Oracle VM VirtualBox, the impact can extend to other interconnected systems, heightening the potential risk. Affected versions prior to 7.0.16 are particularly susceptible, facilitating unauthorized access that could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the virtual environment.

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