CVE-2016-0501: Medium severity tarantella secure global desktop vulnerability

Published Jan 21, 2016

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop component in Oracle Virtualization 5.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to SGD Core.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle Secure Global Desktop=5.2

Event History

Jan 21, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0501?

CVE-2016-0501 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that affects the availability of the Oracle Secure Global Desktop component.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0501?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0501, users should apply the security patches released by Oracle for version 5.2 of the Secure Global Desktop.

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-0501 facilitate?

CVE-2016-0501 can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt the availability of impacted systems.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0501?

The vulnerability CVE-2016-0501 specifically affects Oracle Secure Global Desktop version 5.2.

Is CVE-2016-0501 still a concern for users of Oracle Secure Global Desktop?

Yes, CVE-2016-0501 remains a critical concern for users who have not yet applied the necessary security updates.