CVE-2017-3576
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component allows a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs to take control of the software. Affected versions are prior to 5.0.38 and prior to 5.1.20.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of Oracle VM VirtualBox, which may significantly impact other products in the infrastructure. The high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a serious threat to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.38 or 5.1.20 and to monitor the infrastructure for potential exploitation attempts.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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).