CVE-2017-3316: Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability

CVE-2017-3316: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: GUI).

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).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 8, 2024, 20:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-3316 is a high-impact Oracle VM VirtualBox GUI vulnerability affecting versions before 5.0.32 and 5.1.14. A high-privileged attacker with network access could compromise VirtualBox, but the source says successful attack also requires another person's interaction. Business impact is potentially serious because successful exploitation can take over VirtualBox and affect additional products. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Oracle VM VirtualBox 5.0.x before 5.0.32 or 5.1.x before 5.1.14. Risk is higher where VirtualBox is reachable over networks or used with workflows involving user interaction with untrusted VM-related content. Treat as high priority for any organization still running old VirtualBox versions. The vulnerability is dated, but the impact is takeover of VirtualBox and public exploit information is referenced. If VirtualBox is absent or fully updated, residual business risk should be low. Mitigation focus: Inventory VirtualBox installations and identify versions before 5.0.32 or 5.1.14.; Upgrade affected VirtualBox versions to 5.0.32, 5.1.14, or a later supported release.; Apply Oracle CPU January 2017 or distribution vendor packages where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2017, 22:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201702-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
41196CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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OracleVM VirtualBoxprior to 5.0.32, prior to 5.1.14Listed

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