Vulnerability Description
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, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Core, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5538.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Vm Virtualbox | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.28 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037053Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93687Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037053Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5501?
CVE-2016-5501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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, integrity, and availability ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5501?
CVE-2016-5501 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Vm Virtualbox.