CVE-2016-5605: Critical severity oracle virtualbox vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component before 5.1.4 in Oracle Virtualization allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to VRDE.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Oracle VM VirtualBox<=5.1.2
Remediation
Event History
Oct 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5605?
CVE-2016-5605 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5605?
The recommended fix for CVE-2016-5605 is to upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.1.4 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-5605?
CVE-2016-5605 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.4.
4
Can CVE-2016-5605 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5605 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without local access.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-5605?
Exploiting CVE-2016-5605 can lead to unauthorized access, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data within affected systems.