CVE-2012-3221
First published: Wed Oct 17 2012(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM Virtual Box component in Oracle Virtualization 3.2, 4.0, and 4.1 allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to VirtualBox Core. NOTE: The previous information was obtained from the October 2012 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to "incorrect interrupt handling."
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Virtualization | =3.2 | |
| Oracle Virtualization | =4.0 | |
| Oracle Virtualization | =4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2594
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56045
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027666
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79380
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16681
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3221?
CVE-2012-3221 is classified as a vulnerability that can potentially affect the availability of the Oracle VM Virtual Box.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3221?
To fix CVE-2012-3221, you should update your Oracle Virtualization software to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Oracle Virtualization are affected by CVE-2012-3221?
CVE-2012-3221 affects Oracle Virtualization versions 3.2, 4.0, and 4.1.
Who should be concerned about CVE-2012-3221?
Local users of the affected versions of Oracle VM Virtual Box should be concerned about CVE-2012-3221 due to potential impact on system availability.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-3221?
As of now, there has been no public exploit released for CVE-2012-3221, but the vulnerability itself poses a risk.
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