Gentoo: GLSA-201204-01 Normal: VirtualBox Privilege Escalation Exploit
gentoo
April 9, 2012
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in VirtualBox, allowing local attackers to gain escalated privileges.
Summary
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities have been discovered in VirtualBox. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Resolution
All VirtualBox users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-emulation/virtualbox-4.1.8"
All VirtualBox binary users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=app-emulation/virtualbox-bin-4.1.8"
All VirtualBox binary users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=app-emulation/virtualbox-bin-4.1.8"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2010-4414 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-4414 [ 2 ] CVE-2011-2300 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2300 [ 3 ] CVE-2011-2305 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2305 [ 4 ] CVE-2012-0105 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0105 [ 5 ] CVE-2012-0111 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0111
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201204-01
style>.gentoo_availability{display:block;}
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Severity: Normal
Title: VirtualBox: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: April 09, 2012
Bugs: #386317, #399807
ID: 201204-01
Background
VirtualBox is a powerful virtualization product from Oracle.
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 app-emulation/virtualbox
< 4.1.8 >= 4.1.8
2 app-emulation/virtualbox-bin
< 4.1.8 >= 4.1.4
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2 affected packages
Impact
=====
A local attacker may be able to gain escalated privileges via unknown
attack vectors.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Related News
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!