UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2009-03-12

CVE-2009-0876

sun xvm_virtualbox Security Advisory (CVE-2009-0876)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-0876 impacting sun xvm_virtualbox. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.0.4, 2.0.6r39760, 2.1.0, 2.1.2, and 2.1.4r42893 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a hardlink attack, which preserves setuid/setgid bits on Linux, related to DT_RPATH:$ORIGIN.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sun / xvm_virtualbox
Affected Versions 2.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-0876 impacting sun xvm_virtualbox.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-0876.yaml
id: cve-2009-0876

info:
  name: sun xvm_virtualbox - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-0876 affecting sun xvm_virtualbox.
    Evaluation: Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.0.4, 2.0.6r39760, 2.1.0, 2.1.2, and 2.1.4r42893 on Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a hardlink attac...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-0876
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2009-0876
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2009-0876,sun,xvm_virtualbox,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "xvm_virtualbox"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-0876.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-0876
# Target: sun xvm_virtualbox | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-0876 (sun xvm_virtualbox)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sun xvm_virtualbox scope (2.0.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-0876.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-0876
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install xvm_virtualbox 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade xvm_virtualbox 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update xvm_virtualbox

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i xvm_virtualbox 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i xvm_virtualbox

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-0876 in sun xvm_virtualbox?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sun xvm_virtualbox packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-0876?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-0876?

CVE-2009-0876 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-0876
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor sun
Product xvm_virtualbox
Published 2009-03-12
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C