At Spi2 Atk
CVE-2012-3378
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The register_application 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.
AnalysisAI
The register_application 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. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3). No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-310. The register_application 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 products include: Gnome At-Spi2-Atk.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-310 – Cryptographic Issues
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