CVE-2017-3563

Name: CVE-2017-3563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T19:59:04.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.0.38 and Prior to 5.1.20. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.0.38 and Prior to 5.1.20. 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).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Vm Virtualbox	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.38
Oracle	Vm Virtualbox	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.20

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038288Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41908/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038288Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41908/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3563?

How severe is CVE-2017-3563?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3563?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST