CVE-2008-3431: Oracle VirtualBox Insufficient Input Validation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 05 2008(Updated: )
An input validation vulnerability exists in the VBoxDrv.sys driver of Sun xVM VirtualBox which allows attackers to locally execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | <=1.6.2 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.5.2 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.6.0 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.5.0 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.3.2 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.5.6 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.5.4 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.3.8 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.3.4 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.4.0 | |
| Sun xVM VirtualBox | =1.3.6 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox | ||
| Oracle VirtualBox | <1.6.4 | |
| <1.6.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/virtualbox-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
- http://virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-240095-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30481
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020625
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31361
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4107
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2293
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44202
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495095/100/0/threaded
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3431
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3431?
CVE-2008-3431 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for local arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3431?
To remediate CVE-2008-3431, upgrade Sun xVM VirtualBox to version 1.6.4 or later.
What versions of Sun xVM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2008-3431?
CVE-2008-3431 affects Sun xVM VirtualBox versions up to and including 1.6.2, along with specified earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3431?
CVE-2008-3431 is an input validation vulnerability that can lead to local execution of arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2008-3431 a zero-day vulnerability?
No, CVE-2008-3431 is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability since it has already been identified and addressed.
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