How severe is CVE-2012-3485?

CVE-2012-3485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-3485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3485?

CVE-2012-3485 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3485?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-3485 published?

CVE-2012-3485 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3485

CVE-2012-3485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Tunnelblick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Google Tunnelblick
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier relies on argv[0] to determine the name of an appropriate (1) kernel module pathname or (2) executable file pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via an execl system call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3485?: Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier relies on argv[0] to determine the name of an appropriate (1) kernel module pathname or (2) executable file pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via an execl system call.
How severe is CVE-2012-3485?: CVE-2012-3485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-3485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3485?: CVE-2012-3485 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3485 published?: CVE-2012-3485 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:tunnelblick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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