Is CVE-2008-3431 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2008-3431 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-3431 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2008-3431 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-3431?

CVE-2008-3431 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2008-3431

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:5.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:89.9th

Official Description

An input validation vulnerability exists in the VBoxDrv.sys driver of Sun xVM VirtualBox which allows attackers to locally execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle VirtualBox Insufficient Input Validation Vulnerability

An input validation vulnerability exists in the VBoxDrv.sys driver of Sun xVM VirtualBox which allows attackers to locally execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-3431 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2008-3431 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.