CVE-2012-4677
CVE-2012-4677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Tunnelblick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Google Tunnelblick
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by using a crafted Info.plist file to control the gOkIfNotSecure value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4677?
- Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by using a crafted Info.plist file to control the gOkIfNotSecure value.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4677?
- CVE-2012-4677 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4677 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4677?
- CVE-2012-4677 affects Google Tunnelblick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4677?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4677 published?
- CVE-2012-4677 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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