CVE-2017-10392 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a highly privileged attacker to compromise the system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2017-10392

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization, specifically in Oracle VM VirtualBox.

What is CVE-2017-10392?

The vulnerability affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 5.1.30. It can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10392

Attackers can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting other related products
Consequences include denial of service, unauthorized data manipulation, and unauthorized access to data within Oracle VM VirtualBox
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.3 indicates significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10392

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox
Allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: < 5.1.30

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with high privileges in the system can exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.30 or higher
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access control
Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for system administrators

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle