Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2024-21116
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 7.0.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Linux hosts only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
EPSS: 0.004 (32.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert_us@oracle.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21116?
- CVE-2024-21116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-04-16.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21116?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.