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CVE-2009-2714

First published: Fri Aug 07 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun VirtualBox 3.0.0 and 3.0.2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS reboot) via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox=3.0.2
Oracle VM VirtualBox=3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2714?

    CVE-2009-2714 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a host operating system reboot.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2714?

    CVE-2009-2714 affects Sun VirtualBox versions 3.0.0 and 3.0.2.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2714?

    To fix CVE-2009-2714, upgrade your Sun VirtualBox installation to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2009-2714 be exploited remotely?

    The specifics of the exploitation vectors for CVE-2009-2714 are unspecified, but it allows guest OS users to trigger a denial of service on the host.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-2714 have on system stability?

    CVE-2009-2714 can cause an unstable system state by allowing guest OS users to forcibly reboot the host operating system.

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