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CVE-2008-5256

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2008-5256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VirtualoxVirtualox<= 2.0.4
VirtualoxVirtualox1.3.2
VirtualoxVirtualox1.3.4
VirtualoxVirtualox1.3.6
VirtualoxVirtualox1.3.8
VirtualoxVirtualox1.4.0
VirtualoxVirtualox1.5.0
VirtualoxVirtualox1.5.2
VirtualoxVirtualox1.5.4
VirtualoxVirtualox1.5.6
VirtualoxVirtualox1.6.0
VirtualoxVirtualox1.6.2
VirtualoxVirtualox1.6.4
VirtualoxVirtualox1.6.6
VirtualoxVirtualox2.0.0
VirtualoxVirtualox2.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5256?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5256?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST