CVE-2015-4896
First published: Wed Oct 21 2015(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component in Oracle Virtualization VirtualBox before 4.0.34, 4.1.42, 4.2.34, 4.3.32, and 5.0.8, when a VM has the Remote Display feature (RDP) enabled, allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Core.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=4.0.0<4.0.34 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=4.1.0<4.1.42 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=4.2.0<4.2.34 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=4.3.0<4.3.32 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | >=5.0.0<5.0.8 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00172.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3384
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77198
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033880
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4896?
CVE-2015-4896 is considered a high severity vulnerability that affects availability when the Remote Display feature is enabled on Oracle VM VirtualBox.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4896?
To fix CVE-2015-4896, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 4.0.34 or later for versions 4.0.x to 5.0.x.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2015-4896?
CVE-2015-4896 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 4.0.34, 4.1.42, 4.2.34, 4.3.32, and 5.0.8.
Does CVE-2015-4896 affect Debian Linux systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-4896 affects Debian Linux systems running Oracle VM VirtualBox before the specified patched versions.
What component is impacted by CVE-2015-4896?
CVE-2015-4896 impacts the Oracle VM VirtualBox component, specifically related to its Remote Display feature.
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