CVE-2012-3378: Low severity Gnome at-spi2-atk vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2012
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome at-spi2-atk=2.5.2

Event History

Aug 31, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-3378?

CVE-2012-3378 affects users of GNOME at-spi2-atk version 2.5.2.

4

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.

5

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.

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