Learn about CVE-2017-10236 affecting Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.24. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your system.
A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox that affects versions prior to 5.1.24, potentially allowing a high privileged attacker to compromise the system.
Understanding CVE-2017-10236
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability found in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox.
What is CVE-2017-10236?
The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to version 5.1.24 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure, leading to unauthorized actions and compromising the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10236
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10236
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting additional products and potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10236 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates