CVE-2017-10204 EXPLOIT
8.8
HIGH · CVSS 3.0 · EPSS 1.6% (pctl 75)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.24. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Scoring
| CVSS | 8.8 (HIGH, v3.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| EPSS | 1.62% — more likely to be exploited than 75% of all CVEs |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2017-08-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| oracle | vm virtualbox |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | VirtualBox 5.1.22 - Windows Process DLL Signature Bypass Privilege Escalation | 2017-08-03 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152617/VirtualBox-COM-RPC-Interface-Code-Injection-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99631
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038929
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42425/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152617/VirtualBox-COM-RPC-Interface-Code-Injection-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99631
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038929
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42425/
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