Vulnerability Description
Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine (HHVM) before 3.1.0 does not drop supplemental group memberships within hphp/util/capability.cpp and hphp/util/light-process.cpp, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging group permissions for a file or directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hiphop Virtual Machine | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/851fff90a9b7461df2393af32239ba217bc25946
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/851fff90a9b7461df2393af32239ba217bc25946
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2209?
CVE-2014-2209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine (HHVM) before 3.1.0 does not drop supplemental group memberships within hphp/util/capability.cpp and hphp/util/light-process.cpp, which allows remote attackers to bypas...
How severe is CVE-2014-2209?
CVE-2014-2209 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Hiphop Virtual Machine.