CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2209

First published: Sun Dec 28 2014(Updated: )

Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine (HHVM) before 3.1.0 does not drop supplemental group memberships within hphp/util/capability.cpp and hphp/util/light-process.cpp, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging group permissions for a file or directory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HipHop Virtual Machine<=3.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2209?

    The severity of CVE-2014-2209 is considered medium due to its potential for unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2209?

    To fix CVE-2014-2209, upgrade Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine to version 3.1.0 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2014-2209?

    CVE-2014-2209 affects versions of Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine prior to 3.1.0.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2014-2209?

    CVE-2014-2209 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by leveraging group permissions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2014-2209?

    Any remote attacker can exploit CVE-2014-2209 if they can leverage group permissions for a specific file or directory.

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