CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.0
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: vulnerability in the oracle vm virtualbox component of oracle virtualization (subcomponent: gui). supported versions that are affected are virtualbox prior to 5.0.32 and prior to 5.1.14. easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise oracle vm virtualbox. successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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 v3.0 base score 8.4 (confidentiality, integrity and availability impacts).
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2017-01-27
Last Modified Date: 2017-09-02