CVE-2016-3597: Medium severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Published Jul 21, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component in Oracle Virtualization VirtualBox before 5.0.26 allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Core.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Oracle VM VirtualBox<=5.0.24
Remediation
Event History
Jul 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-2016-3597?
CVE-2016-3597 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3597?
To fix CVE-2016-3597, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.26 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3597?
Local users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.0.26 are affected by CVE-2016-3597.
4
What type of attacks are associated with CVE-2016-3597?
CVE-2016-3597 may allow local attackers to affect the availability of the Oracle VM VirtualBox component.
5
When was CVE-2016-3597 disclosed?
CVE-2016-3597 was disclosed in July 2016 as part of Oracle's security advisory.