CVE-2017-3538: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Shared Folder).

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-3538 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox Shared Folder in versions before 5.0.34 and before 5.1.16. A logged-in, low-privileged local attacker could gain unauthorized read, create, delete, or modify access to VirtualBox-accessible data. The issue is difficult to exploit but can expose critical data. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle VM VirtualBox hosts run versions earlier than 5.0.34 or 5.1.16, especially with Shared Folder functionality enabled and local users able to log on to the VirtualBox execution environment. Prioritize remediation for any business-critical hosts still running affected VirtualBox versions. The main business risk is unauthorized access to or modification of data reachable through VirtualBox, but urgency depends on whether local users can access the host environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory Oracle VM VirtualBox installations and identify versions before 5.0.34 or 5.1.16.; Apply Oracle guidance from the April 2017 Critical Patch Update or move to a supported fixed version.; Review Shared Folder use and disable it where not operationally required..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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