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CVE-2009-0876

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified

CVE-2009-0876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunXvm Virtualbox2.0.0
SunXvm Virtualbox2.0.2
SunXvm Virtualbox2.0.4
SunXvm Virtualbox2.0.6r39760
SunXvm Virtualbox2.1.0
SunXvm Virtualbox2.1.2
SunXvm Virtualbox2.1.4r42893

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0876?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-0876?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0876?
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