Vulnerability Description
Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.0.4, 2.0.6r39760, 2.1.0, 2.1.2, and 2.1.4r42893 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a hardlink attack, which preserves setuid/setgid bits on Linux, related to DT_RPATH:$ORIGIN.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Xvm Virtualbox | 2.0.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/52580
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34232Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254568-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/15/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/17/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34080Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021841
- http://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3444PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0674PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=260331
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49193
- http://osvdb.org/52580
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34232Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254568-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/15/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0876?
CVE-2009-0876 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.0.4, 2.0.6r39760, 2.1.0, 2.1.2, and 2.1.4r42893 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a hardlink attack, which preserves setuid/setgid bits on Linux, re...
How severe is CVE-2009-0876?
CVE-2009-0876 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0876?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Xvm Virtualbox, Linux Linux Kernel.