Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-1361 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in VMWare products

047910
CVSS 6.8 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
SINGLE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
local
low complexity
vmware
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2008-03-20
Updated: 2018-10-11

Summary

VMware Workstation 6.0.x before 6.0.3 and 5.5.x before 5.5.6, VMware Player 2.0.x before 2.0.3 and 1.0.x before 1.0.6, VMware ACE 2.0.x before 2.0.1 and 1.0.x before 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.5 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges via an unspecified manipulation that causes the authd process to connect to an arbitrary named pipe, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1362.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Vmware
28

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idVMWARE_MULTIPLE_VMSA_2008_0005.NASL
    descriptionVMware products installed on the remote host are affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - The
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id31729
    published2008-04-02
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/31729
    titleVMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2008-0005)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(31729);
  script_version("1.23");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:29");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2006-2937",
    "CVE-2006-2940",
    "CVE-2006-4339",
    "CVE-2006-4343",
    "CVE-2007-5269",
    "CVE-2007-5618",
    "CVE-2008-0923",
    "CVE-2008-1340",
    "CVE-2008-1361",
    "CVE-2008-1362",
    "CVE-2008-1363",
    "CVE-2008-1364",
    "CVE-2008-1392"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(28276,28289);
  script_xref(name:"VMSA", value:"2008-0005");

  script_name(english:"VMware Products Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2008-0005)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks vulnerable versions of multiple VMware products");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by
multiple issues.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"VMware products installed on the remote host are affected by multiple
vulnerabilities :

  - The 'authd' process is affected by a privilege
    escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to
    execute arbitrary code with system level privileges or
    cause a denial of service condition.

  - A feature in VMware workstation version 6.0.2 could
    allow anonymous console access to guest host via VIX
    API, which could result in unauthorized access. This
    feature has been disabled in version 6.0.3.

  - Windows based VMware hosts are affected by a privilege
    escalation vulnerability. By manipulating 'config.ini'
    an attacker may be able to gain elevated privileges by
    hijacking the VMware VMX process.

  - Multiple VMware products are affected by a directory
    traversal vulnerability. If a Windows based VMware host
    is configured to allow shared access from a guest host
    to a folder on the Host system (HGFS), it may be
    possible
    to gain access to the Host file system from guest OS and
    create/modify arbitrary executable files. VMware Server
    is not affected by this vulnerability.

  - Multiple VMware products hosted on a Windows 2000 host
    are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.

  - Multiple VMware products are vulnerable to a potential
    denial of service attack.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0005.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html#603" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.vmware.com/support/ace2/doc/releasenotes_ace2.html" );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to :

  - VMware Workstation 6.0.3/5.5.6 or higher.
  - VMware Server 1.0.5 or higher.
  - VMware Player 2.0.3/1.0.6 or higher.
  - VMware ACE 2.0.3/1.0.5 or higher.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(16, 20, 22, 264, 310, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/04/02");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:vmware:ace");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:vmware:player");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:vmware:vmware_server");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:vmware:vmware_workstation");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("vmware_workstation_detect.nasl","vmware_server_win_detect.nasl", "vmware_player_detect.nasl","vmware_ace_detect.nasl");
  script_require_ports("VMware/Server/Version", "VMware/ACE/Version", "VMware/Player/Version", "VMware/Workstation/Version", 139, 445);

  exit(0);
}

include("global_settings.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");

port = kb_smb_transport();

# Check for VMware Workstation

version = get_kb_item("VMware/Workstation/Version");
if (version)
{
 v = split(version, sep:".", keep:FALSE);

 if (( int(v[0]) < 5 ) ||
     ( int(v[0]) == 5 && int(v[1]) < 5 ) ||
     ( int(v[0]) == 5 && int(v[1]) == 5 && int(v[2]) < 6 ) ||
     ( int(v[0]) == 6 && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 3 )
   )
     {
      if (report_verbosity)
      {
        report = string(
          "\n",
          "Version ",version," of VMware Workstation is installed on the remote host.",
          "\n"
        );
        security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
       }
       else
   	 security_hole(port);
     }
}

# Check for VMware Server

version = get_kb_item("VMware/Server/Version");
if (version)
{
 v = split(version, sep:".", keep:FALSE);
 if ( ( int(v[0]) < 1 ) ||
      ( int(v[0]) == 1  && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 5 )
    )
   {
     if (report_verbosity)
      {
        report = string(
          "\n",
          "Version ",version," of VMware Server is installed on the remote host.",
          "\n"
        );
        security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
       }
       else
    	security_hole(port);
    }
}

# Check for VMware Player

version = get_kb_item("VMware/Player/Version");
if (version)
{
 v = split(version, sep:".", keep:FALSE);
 if ( ( int(v[0]) < 1 ) ||
      ( int(v[0]) == 1  && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 6 ) ||
      ( int(v[0]) == 2  && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 3 )
    )
   {
     if (report_verbosity)
      {
        report = string(
          "\n",
          "Version ",version," of VMware Player is installed on the remote host.",
          "\n"
        );
        security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
       }
       else
        security_hole(port);
    }
}

# Check for VMware ACE.
version = get_kb_item("VMware/ACE/Version");
if (version)
{
 v = split(version, sep:".", keep:FALSE);
 if ( ( int(v[0]) < 1 ) ||
    ( int(v[0]) == 1  && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 5 ) ||
    ( int(v[0]) == 2  && int(v[1]) == 0 && int(v[2]) < 3 )
  )
  {
    if (report_verbosity)
    {
      report = string(
         "\n",
         "Version ",version," of VMware ACE is installed on the remote host.",
         "\n"
      );
      security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
    }
    else
       security_hole(port);
  }
}
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201209-25.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201209-25 (VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware Player, Server, and Workstation. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : Local users may be able to gain escalated privileges, cause a Denial of Service, or gain sensitive information. A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code, or a Denial of Service. Remote attackers also may be able to spoof DNS traffic, read arbitrary files, or inject arbitrary web script to the VMware Server Console. Furthermore, guest OS users may be able to execute arbitrary code on the host OS, gain escalated privileges on the guest OS, or cause a Denial of Service (crash the host OS). Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id62383
    published2012-10-01
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/62383
    titleGLSA-201209-25 : VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201209-25.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2019 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
# and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
# license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(62383);
  script_version("1.24");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/12");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2007-5269", "CVE-2007-5503", "CVE-2007-5671", "CVE-2008-0967", "CVE-2008-1340", "CVE-2008-1361", "CVE-2008-1362", "CVE-2008-1363", "CVE-2008-1364", "CVE-2008-1392", "CVE-2008-1447", "CVE-2008-1806", "CVE-2008-1807", "CVE-2008-1808", "CVE-2008-2098", "CVE-2008-2100", "CVE-2008-2101", "CVE-2008-4915", "CVE-2008-4916", "CVE-2008-4917", "CVE-2009-0040", "CVE-2009-0909", "CVE-2009-0910", "CVE-2009-1244", "CVE-2009-2267", "CVE-2009-3707", "CVE-2009-3732", "CVE-2009-3733", "CVE-2009-4811", "CVE-2010-1137", "CVE-2010-1138", "CVE-2010-1139", "CVE-2010-1140", "CVE-2010-1141", "CVE-2010-1142", "CVE-2010-1143", "CVE-2011-3868");
  script_bugtraq_id(25956, 26650, 28276, 28289, 29444, 29552, 29557, 29637, 29639, 29640, 29641, 30131, 30937, 32168, 32597, 33827, 33990, 34373, 34471, 36630, 36841, 36842, 39104, 39392, 39394, 39395, 39396, 39397, 39407, 39949, 49942);
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201209-25");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2008-A-0045");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201209-25 : VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
"The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
patches."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201209-25
(VMware Player, Server, Workstation: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware Player, Server,
      and Workstation. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for
      details.
  
Impact :

    Local users may be able to gain escalated privileges, cause a Denial of
      Service, or gain sensitive information.
    A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file,
      possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code, or a Denial
      of Service. Remote attackers also may be able to spoof DNS traffic, read
      arbitrary files, or inject arbitrary web script to the VMware Server
      Console.
    Furthermore, guest OS users may be able to execute arbitrary code on the
      host OS, gain escalated privileges on the guest OS, or cause a Denial of
      Service (crash the host OS).
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201209-25"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"Gentoo discontinued support for VMware Player. We recommend that users
      unmerge VMware Player:
      # emerge --unmerge 'app-emulation/vmware-player'
    NOTE: Users could upgrade to
      &ldquo;>=app-emulation/vmware-player-3.1.5&rdquo;, however these packages are
      not currently stable.
    Gentoo discontinued support for VMware Workstation. We recommend that
      users unmerge VMware Workstation:
      # emerge --unmerge 'app-emulation/vmware-workstation'
    NOTE: Users could upgrade to
      &ldquo;>=app-emulation/vmware-workstation-7.1.5&rdquo;, however these packages
      are not currently stable.
    Gentoo discontinued support for VMware Server. We recommend that users
      unmerge VMware Server:
      # emerge --unmerge 'app-emulation/vmware-server'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploithub_sku", value:"EH-14-757");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_exploithub", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"d2_elliot_name", value:"Vmware Server File Disclosure");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_d2_elliot", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
  script_cwe_id(16, 20, 22, 94, 119, 134, 189, 200, 264, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:vmware-player");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:vmware-server");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:vmware-workstation");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/10/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/09/29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/10/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("qpkg.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;

if (qpkg_check(package:"app-emulation/vmware-server", unaffected:make_list(), vulnerable:make_list("le 1.0.9.156507"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"app-emulation/vmware-workstation", unaffected:make_list(), vulnerable:make_list("le 6.5.5.328052"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"app-emulation/vmware-player", unaffected:make_list(), vulnerable:make_list("le 2.5.5.328052"))) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = qpkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "VMware Player / Server / Workstation");
}

Seebug

bulletinFamilyexploit
descriptionBUGTRAQ ID: 28276 CVE(CAN) ID: CVE-2008-1361,CVE-2008-1362,CVE-2008-1363 VMware Server是一款简单易用的服务器虚拟工具。 VMware Server中存在多个安全漏洞，允许恶意的本地用户获得权限提升或导致拒绝服务。 恶意的Windows用户可以通过导致authd进程连接到打开的受恶意用户控制的命名管道获得LocalSystem权限，还可能利用不安全的命名管道对象获得权限提升或导致拒绝服务。在这种情况下，攻击者可以扮演成为authd并获得Authd所执行的权限。 VMware使用了名为config.ini的配置文件，该文件位于所有用户的应用程序数据目录下。如果控制了这个文件，用户就可以通过劫持VMware VMX进程获得权限提升。 VMWare Server 1.x VMWare ------ 目前厂商已经发布了升级补丁以修复这个安全问题，请到厂商的主页下载： <a href=http://www.vmware.com/download/server/ target=_blank>http://www.vmware.com/download/server/</a>
idSSV:3070
last seen2017-11-19
modified2008-03-21
published2008-03-21
reporterRoot
titleVMware Server 1.0.5多个安全漏洞

References