CVE-2012-3483
CVE-2012-3483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Tunnelblick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Google Tunnelblick
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Race condition in the runScript function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a script file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3483?
- Race condition in the runScript function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a script file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3483?
- CVE-2012-3483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3483 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3483?
- CVE-2012-3483 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3483?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-3483 published?
- CVE-2012-3483 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-08/0122.html
- http://code.google.com/p/tunnelblick/issues/detail?id=212
- http://git.zx2c4.com/Pwnnel-Blicker/tree/pwnnel-blicker.c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/14/1
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:tunnelblick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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