CVE-2017-10235 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 5.1.24 allows a highly privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially impacting other products.

Understanding CVE-2017-10235

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox.

What is CVE-2017-10235?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox before version 5.1.24 can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure, leading to unauthorized privileges and compromising the system's integrity and availability.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10235

Successful exploitation can result in a complete denial of service (DOS) by causing repeated crashes or hangs in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain accessible data within Oracle VM VirtualBox.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.7 with impacts on integrity and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10235

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting other products as well.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Oracle VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: Prior to 5.1.24

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10235 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.24 or newer.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual system behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights.
Regularly review and update security configurations and policies.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and patches from Oracle Corporation.