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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.809079
Category:Privilege escalation
Title:Oracle Virtualbox VRDE Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - Linux
Summary:Oracle VM VirtualBox is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Oracle VM VirtualBox is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to an unspecified error in
VirtualBox Remote Desktop Extension (VRDE) sub component.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to access and modify data.

Affected Software/OS:
VirtualBox versions prior to 5.1.4 on Linux.

Solution:
Upgrade to Oracle VirtualBox version
5.1.4 or later on Linux.

CVSS Score:
6.4

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-5605
BugTraq ID: 93685
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93685
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037053
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