CVE-2017-10240 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Virtualization, specifically in Oracle VM VirtualBox, has been identified. This CVE affects versions prior to 5.1.24 and can be exploited by a high privileged attacker, potentially compromising the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2017-10240

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could allow unauthorized access and actions on the system.

What is CVE-2017-10240?

CVE-2017-10240 is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could be exploited by a high privileged attacker to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10240

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions such as system crashes, data modification, and unauthorized access to Oracle VM VirtualBox data.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated 7.3 on the CVSS 3.0 scale, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10240

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially impacting additional products.

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 high privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-10240.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.24 or higher.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access.
Regularly update and patch software to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability.