How severe is CVE-2016-0501?

CVE-2016-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2016-0501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0501?

CVE-2016-0501 affects Oracle Secure Global Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0501?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0501 published?

CVE-2016-0501 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0501

CVE-2016-0501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Secure Global Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Secure Global Desktop
Published: 2016-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop component in Oracle Virtualization 5.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to SGD Core.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0501?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop component in Oracle Virtualization 5.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to SGD Core.
How severe is CVE-2016-0501?: CVE-2016-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2016-0501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0501?: CVE-2016-0501 affects Oracle Secure Global Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0501 published?: CVE-2016-0501 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:secure_global_desktop:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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