Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox Could Allow High Privileged Attacker to Compromise the Product

CVE-2024-21259

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could allow high privileged attackers, with access to the underlying infrastructure, to exploit the product. Specifically, this vulnerability affects versions prior to 7.0.22 and 7.1.2, enabling potential takeover of the VirtualBox environment. While the primary impact is on Oracle VM VirtualBox, successful exploitation may also influence other related products, potentially broadening the scope of the attack. This highlights the need for immediate patching and robust security measures to mitigate associated risks.

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