How severe is CVE-2012-3486?

CVE-2012-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3486?

CVE-2012-3486 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3486 published?

CVE-2012-3486 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3486

CVE-2012-3486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Tunnelblick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Google Tunnelblick
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via an OpenVPN configuration file that specifies execution of a script upon occurrence of an OpenVPN event.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3486?: Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via an OpenVPN configuration file that specifies execution of a script upon occurrence of an OpenVPN event.
How severe is CVE-2012-3486?: CVE-2012-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3486?: CVE-2012-3486 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3486 published?: CVE-2012-3486 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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