CVE-2004-0015: vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-0015?

vbox3: upgrade to newer than 0.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-0015 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-0015 affect?

CVE-2004-0015 affects vbox3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2004-0015 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting vbox3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vbox3

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-02-03 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vbox3 vbox3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.8

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vbox3 || rpm -q vbox3 || vbox3 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vbox3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vbox3

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0015?

vbox3: upgrade to newer than 0.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0015 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0015 affect?

CVE-2004-0015 affects vbox3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). vbox3 0.1.8 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before executing a user-provided TCL script, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0015?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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