CVE-2012-4425
CVE-2012-4425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Spice-gtk 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: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Freedesktop Spice-gtk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libgio, when used in setuid or other privileged programs in spice-gtk and possibly other products, allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via the DBUS_SYSTEM_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the applications that do not cleanse environment variables, not in libgio itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4425?
- libgio, when used in setuid or other privileged programs in spice-gtk and possibly other products, allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via the DBUS_SYSTEM_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the applications that do not cleanse environment variables, not in libgio itself.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4425?
- CVE-2012-4425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4425 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4425?
- CVE-2012-4425 primarily affects Freedesktop Spice-gtk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4425?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4425 published?
- CVE-2012-4425 was published on 2012-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.linux.redhat.fedora.extras.cvs/853051
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1284.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21323
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/12/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/14/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55555
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/spice-devel/msg01940.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=857283
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:spice-gtk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gtk:libgio:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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