# CVE-2023-22016: Oracle VM VirtualBox: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).

CVE-2023-22016 is fixed in Oracle VirtualBox on 1 platform by Oracle VirtualBox 7.0.10 (version 7.0.10), released July 13, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-22016
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.2
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 18, 2023
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22016

## Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).  Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 6.1.46 and  Prior to 7.0.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.  Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Oracle VirtualBox | 7.0.10 | [Oracle VirtualBox 7.0.10](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/oracle.virtualbox-7.0.10.md) | Jul 13, 2023 |

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