CVE-2012-3378: Low severity Gnome at-spi2-atk vulnerability
The registerapplication function in atk-adaptor/bridge.c in GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack on a temporary socket file in /tmp/at-spi2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3378?
CVE-2012-3378 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential for local users to exploit predictable temporary file names.
How does CVE-2012-3378 occur?
CVE-2012-3378 occurs due to the lack of seeding in the random number generator within the register_application function, leading to predictable temporary files.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3378?
CVE-2012-3378 affects users of GNOME at-spi2-atk version 2.5.2.
What is a symlink attack in relation to CVE-2012-3378?
A symlink attack in the context of CVE-2012-3378 allows local users to create or truncate files through symbolic links to the predictable temporary socket file.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2012-3378?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3378, update to a patched version of GNOME at-spi2-atk that addresses the predictable file name generation issue.