CVE-2026-47044 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and users of Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.12 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to mitigate the risk. This includes applying patches, restricting access, and monitoring system logs. The vulnerability can be exploited by low-privileged attackers, which makes it a concern for those responsible for system security.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5, indicating a medium severity level. The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H), which means the vulnerability is locally exploitable, requires low privileges, and has a high impact on availability. The vulnerability is in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox. The affected version is 7.2.12. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. System administrators and users should apply patches or consider compensating controls like network segmentation. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry, which provide additional context and details about the vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it can be exploited by low-privileged attackers and has a significant impact on system availability.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the latest security patches for Oracle VM VirtualBox
• Restrict access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes
• Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts
• Consider implementing compensating controls, such as network segmentation or access controls
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:10.007Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T20:12:17.040Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.12. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context and details about the vulnerability.

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