CVE-2014-6589: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-6589: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component in Oracle Virtualization VirtualBox before...

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component in Oracle Virtualization VirtualBox before 4.3.20 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to VMSVGA virtual graphics device, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6588, CVE-2014-6590, CVE-2014-6595, and CVE-2015-0427.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 12:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-6589 is an older Oracle VM VirtualBox flaw in the VMSVGA virtual graphics device. The public record says local users could affect system integrity and availability in VirtualBox versions before 4.3.20. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, detailed root cause, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle VM VirtualBox versions before 4.3.20 remain installed. Risk is more relevant on shared workstations, lab systems, build hosts, or virtualization hosts where untrusted local users can interact with VirtualBox or affected VMs. Prioritize remediation if VirtualBox is still present in shared or sensitive environments. For most organizations, this is a legacy exposure cleanup item rather than an emergency, because the bundle shows local impact only and no active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox to 4.3.20 or later.; Apply relevant Gentoo or openSUSE vendor package updates where applicable.; Restrict untrusted local access to affected VirtualBox systems until upgraded..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 21, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201612-27CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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