CVE-2016-5538: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5538: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component before 5.0.28 and 5.1.x before 5.1.8 in Ora...

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-2016-5501.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 10, 2024, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-5538 is an Oracle VM VirtualBox Core vulnerability fixed in VirtualBox 5.0.28 and 5.1.8. The public description says a local user could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but does not explain the technical flaw or attack path. Business urgency depends on whether older VirtualBox versions remain installed on shared workstations, build hosts, or lab systems. Exposure is most likely where legacy VirtualBox versions are still installed, especially on multi-user systems or developer, QA, training, and lab hosts. Internet-facing exposure is not supported by the sources because the described attacker is local. Treat this as a legacy virtualization hygiene issue, not an internet emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize remediation where old VirtualBox is used on shared or sensitive systems, because the stated impact spans data confidentiality, system integrity, and availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory VirtualBox installations and record exact versions.; Upgrade versions before 5.0.28 or 5.1.8 using Oracle guidance.; Prioritize shared hosts and systems with untrusted local users..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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