CVE-2012-3355: Code Injection
First published: Mon Jun 25 2012(Updated: )
(1) AlbumTab.py, (2) ArtistTab.py, (3) LinksTab.py, and (4) LyricsTab.py in the Context module in GNOME Rhythmbox 0.13.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on a temporary HTML template file in the /tmp/context directory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythmbox | <=0.13.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.5.88 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.5 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.6 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.7 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.6.8 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.7.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.7.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.7.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.5 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.6 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.7 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.8.8 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.3.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.4.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.5 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.6 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.6.90 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.7 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.9.8 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.10.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.10.0.90 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.10.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.5 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.11.6 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.2 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.3 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.4 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.5 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.6 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.7 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.12.8 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.13.0 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.13.1 | |
| Rhythmbox | =0.13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=616673
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2012/CVE-2012-3355.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54186
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1503-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=678661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=835076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76538
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15351848
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=835080
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3355?
CVE-2012-3355 has been rated as moderate, indicating it may allow local users to gain privileges.
How does CVE-2012-3355 affect Rhythmbox?
CVE-2012-3355 affects Rhythmbox by using insecure temporary directories, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code when processing HTML templates.
What versions of Rhythmbox are affected by CVE-2012-3355?
CVE-2012-3355 affects all versions of Rhythmbox up to and including version 0.13.3.
How can I fix CVE-2012-3355?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3355, update Rhythmbox to a version newer than 0.13.3 or follow the recommended security updates from your distribution.
Is there any known exploit for CVE-2012-3355?
While there are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2012-3355, the vulnerability poses a risk due to improper handling of temporary directories.
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