Oracle VM VirtualBox Core Vulnerability <7.0.16 on Windows (CVE-2024-21107)
CVE-2024-21107 Published on April 16, 2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 7.0.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows hosts only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-21107 can be exploited with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2024-21107 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-21107
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Affected Versions
Oracle Corporation VM VirtualBox:- Version * and below 7.0.16 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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