CVE-2016-0678: Medium severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Published Apr 21, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component in Oracle Virtualization VirtualBox before 5.0.18 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Core.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Oracle VM VirtualBox=5.0.18
Event History
Apr 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0678?
CVE-2016-0678 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2016-0678?
CVE-2016-0678 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions before 5.0.18.
3
How do I fix CVE-2016-0678?
To fix CVE-2016-0678, upgrade to Oracle VM VirtualBox version 5.0.18 or later.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0678?
CVE-2016-0678 is an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0678?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0678 include threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.