Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Sun xVM VirtualBox
CVE-2008-3431

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Xvm Virtualbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2008-3431?

The VBoxDrvNtDeviceControl function in VBoxDrv.sys of Sun xVM VirtualBox versions prior to 1.6.4 can be exploited by local users. By invoking the DeviceIoControl function with a specially crafted kernel address, attackers can potentially gain elevated privileges. This occurs due to inadequate buffer validation associated with the Irp object, especially when using the METHOD_NEITHER communication method for IOCTLs. Proper mitigation involves updating to the latest version of VirtualBox to protect against this vulnerability.

CISA has reported CVE-2008-3431

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2008-3431 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-3431 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30481
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4107
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SREASON
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6218
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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