[Bug 49024] New: Malicious software able to alter, infect and/or destroy personal files

[WineHQ Bugzilla]

https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=49024

Bug ID: 49024
           Summary: Malicious software able to alter, infect and/or
                    destroy personal files
           Product: Wine
           Version: unspecified
          Hardware: x86-64
                OS: Linux
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: major
          Priority: P2
         Component: -unknown
          Assignee: [e-mail]
          Reporter: [e-mail]
      Distribution: ---

Hello,

I might have discovered an issue with the current state of Wine execution of
Windows programs. While Wine does run pretty well for what I need it, I have
been pointed in the direction that it is also possible to execute malicious
software to the same effect it has on Windows.

Namely did I perform a test with the "WannaCry" ransomware on a non-live test
bed - and have found that not only does it encrypt and destroy files in one's
home folder (if standard Wine symlinks are kept in place), but also I found
that files that lie outside of the Wine prefix are affected. For me, files in
/tmp and a complete custom folder residing on the root level were also
affected.

I find this to be quite a security issue when Wine is also able to perform
destructive code without any limitations.

Steps to reproduce:

- Install current version of Wine
- Acquire a WannaCry (or other Virus) binary
- Execute the binary
- Observe results

Expected result:

- Security measure that prevents access to files and folders outside the Wine
prefix unless specifically specified by user through Winecfg.

Thanks,
Marcus