CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5605

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox<=5.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-5605?

    CVE-2016-5605 affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.4.

  • Can CVE-2016-5605 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5605 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without local access.

  • 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.

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