Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.1.4r42893 DT_RPATH:$ORIGIN link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.1.4r42893. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation of the argument DT_RPATH:$ORIGIN can lead to link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-0876. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.1.4r42893 (Virtualization Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument DT_RPATH:$ORIGIN with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 03/12/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-0876 since 03/12/2009. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49193), Exploit-DB (32848), SecurityFocus (BID 34080†), OSVDB (52580†) and Secunia (SA34232†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0876 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47104
X-Force: 49193
SecurityFocus: 34080 - Sun xVM VirtualBox Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 34232 - Sun xVM VirtualBox Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 52580 - Sun xVM VirtualBox for Linux Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation
SecurityTracker: 1021841 - Sun xVM VirtualBox Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 45132 - Sun xVM VirtualBox on Linux Local Security Bypass Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-0674

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/21/2024 06:02
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (61), 05/31/2017 09:10 (15), 12/21/2024 06:02 (17)
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