CVE-2008-5256: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5256: The AcquireDaemonLock function in ipcdUnix.cpp in Sun Innotek VirtualBox before 2.0.6 allows local users to...

The AcquireDaemonLock function in ipcdUnix.cpp in Sun Innotek VirtualBox before 2.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.vbox-$USER-ipc/lock temporary file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5256 is a local file overwrite issue in older Sun/Innotek VirtualBox releases before 2.0.6. A local user could abuse a temporary lock file path under /tmp to overwrite files through a symlink attack. This is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Unix-like systems running VirtualBox before 2.0.6 with local user access. Current fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless old VirtualBox packages remain on workstations, build hosts, labs, or archived images. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected systems are confirmed. Prioritize remediation on shared systems where local users are not fully trusted. The supplied sources do not support emergency response for active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for VirtualBox versions older than 2.0.6.; Upgrade VirtualBox to 2.0.6 or later where vendor packages are available.; Review OS vendor advisories for distro-specific fixed packages..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 27, 2008, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sun-virtualbox-ipcdunix-symlink(46826)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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