CVE-2014-0981
First published: Fri Mar 28 2014(Updated: )
VBox/GuestHost/OpenGL/util/net.c in Oracle VirtualBox before 3.2.22, 4.0.x before 4.0.24, 4.1.x before 4.1.32, 4.2.x before 4.2.24, and 4.3.x before 4.3.8, when using 3D Acceleration allows local guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the Chromium server via crafted Chromium network pointer in a (1) CR_MESSAGE_READBACK or (2) CR_MESSAGE_WRITEBACK message to the VBoxSharedCrOpenGL service, which triggers an arbitrary pointer dereference and memory corruption. NOTE: this issue was MERGED with CVE-2014-0982 because it is the same type of vulnerability affecting the same set of versions. All CVE users should reference CVE-2014-0981 instead of CVE-2014-0982.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.0 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.2 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.4 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.6 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.8 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.10 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.12 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.14 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.16 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.18 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.2.20 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.3.0 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.3.2 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.3.4 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | =4.3.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/95
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57384
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/oracle-virtualbox-3d-acceleration-multiple-memory-corruption-vulnerabilities
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2904
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32208
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531418/100/0/threaded
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-27
- https://www.virtualbox.org/changeset/50437/vbox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0981?
CVE-2014-0981 is rated as high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0981?
To mitigate CVE-2014-0981, update Oracle VirtualBox to version 4.3.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-0981?
CVE-2014-0981 affects users of Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 4.3.8 that utilize 3D acceleration.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-0981?
CVE-2014-0981 can allow local guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host system through crafted Chromium network pointers.
When was CVE-2014-0981 disclosed?
CVE-2014-0981 was disclosed in March 2014.
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