CVE-2014-6590: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-6590: 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-2014-6589, 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-2014-6590 is an Oracle VM VirtualBox flaw fixed after versions before 4.3.20. The public description says a local user could affect system integrity and availability through the VMSVGA virtual graphics device. It is not listed as CISA KEV, and the bundle provides no CVSS score or exploit evidence. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle VM VirtualBox versions earlier than 4.3.20 remain installed, especially on systems accessible to local users running virtual machines with VMSVGA-related functionality. Treat this as a legacy virtualization hygiene issue unless older VirtualBox is still present on shared or user-accessible systems. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided sources, but outdated virtualization software can create avoidable integrity and availability risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VirtualBox packages according to Oracle, Gentoo, or openSUSE guidance.; Retire VirtualBox versions earlier than 4.3.20 where still present.; Limit local user access on systems running legacy VirtualBox..

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

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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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