What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3485?

CVE-2012-3485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 27.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3485?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3485. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 27.8%.

Tunnelblick CVE-2012-3485

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-08-26 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Tunnelblick

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 26, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier relies on argv[0] to determine the name of an appropriate (1) kernel module pathname or (2) executable file pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 27.8%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier relies on argv[0] to determine the name of an appropriate (1) kernel module pathname or (2) executable file pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via an execl system call. Affected products include: Google Tunnelblick.

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.