Vulnerability Description
The AcquireDaemonLock function in ipcdUnix.cpp in Sun Innotek VirtualBox before 2.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.vbox-$USER-ipc/lock temporary file.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virtualox | Virtualox | <= 2.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504149
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32851Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247326-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32444Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021384
- http://www.virtualbox.org/changeset?new=trunk%2Fsrc%2Flibs%2Fxpcom18a4%2Fipc%2Fi
- http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/ChangelogPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3410
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46826
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504149
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32851Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247326-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5256?
CVE-2008-5256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The AcquireDaemonLock function in ipcdUnix.cpp in Sun Innotek VirtualBox before 2.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.vbox-$USER-ipc/lock temporary file...
How severe is CVE-2008-5256?
CVE-2008-5256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Virtualox Virtualox.