CVE-2012-3483 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a race condition in Tunnelblick to replace script files and gain elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3483?
CVE-2012-3483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Race condition in the runScript function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a script file.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3483?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Tunnelblick.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3483?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3483 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3483 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-899m-9g9c-jwh3.