EXPOSURES › CVE-2008-3431
CVE-2008-3431
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDOracle VirtualBox's VBoxDrv.sys driver had an input validation flaw allowing local arbitrary code execution.
The VBoxDrv.sys driver in Oracle VirtualBox suffered from insufficient input validation, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary code. DIB organizations must ensure VirtualBox is patched and monitored, as this flaw was actively exploited in the wild and represents a significant compliance risk for systems relying on virtualization.
Shame score — The vulnerability was actively exploited in the wild and allowed local code execution, indicating a failure to patch a known issue before it was weaponized.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
An input validation vulnerability exists in the VBoxDrv.sys driver of Sun xVM VirtualBox which allows attackers to locally execute arbitrary code.
"An input validation vulnerability exists in the VBoxDrv.sys driver of Sun xVM VirtualBox which allows attackers to locally execute arbitrary code."
"CVE-2008-3431: Oracle VirtualBox Insufficient Input Validation Vulnerability"
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| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Aconex for Defense Oracle |
Authorized |
| Federal Managed Cloud Services Oracle |
Authorized |
| Fusion Cloud Oracle |
Authorized |
| Government Cloud - Common Controls Oracle |
Authorized |
| Oracle Cloud Infrastructure-Government Cloud Oracle |
Authorized |
| Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Oracle |
Authorized |
| Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) - Moderate Oracle |
In Process |
| Oracle Service Cloud Oracle |
Authorized |
| Oracle Service Cloud (DOD) Oracle |
Authorized |
| Taleo Cloud - U.S. Government Cloud Oracle |
Authorized |