CVE-2016-5611: Infoleak
Published Oct 25, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component before 5.0.28 and 5.1.x before 5.1.8 in Oracle Virtualization allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Core.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=5.0.0<5.0.28
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=5.1.0<5.1.8
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-2016-5611?
CVE-2016-5611 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5611?
To fix CVE-2016-5611, upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.0.28 or later for the 5.0.x branch or version 5.1.8 or later for the 5.1.x branch.
3
What components are affected by CVE-2016-5611?
CVE-2016-5611 affects the Oracle VM VirtualBox component prior to versions 5.0.28 and 5.1.8.
4
Who can be exploited by CVE-2016-5611?
CVE-2016-5611 can be exploited by local users to affect confidentiality.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5611?
CVE-2016-5611 is an unspecified vulnerability that impacts Oracle Virtualization.