How severe is CVE-2012-4676?

CVE-2012-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4676?

CVE-2012-4676 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4676?

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

When was CVE-2012-4676 published?

CVE-2012-4676 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4676

CVE-2012-4676 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Tunnelblick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Google Tunnelblick
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4676?: The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485.
How severe is CVE-2012-4676?: CVE-2012-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4676?: CVE-2012-4676 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4676 published?: CVE-2012-4676 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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