What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4425?

CVE-2012-4425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4425?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4425. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4425?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-4425. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gtk CVE-2012-4425

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-09-18 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation RCE Gtk Spice Gtk Libgio Freedesktop

6.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 18, 2012 - 17:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

libgio, when used in setuid or other privileged programs in spice-gtk and possibly other products, allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via the DBUS_SYSTEM_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the applications that do not cleanse environment variables, not in libgio itself.

AnalysisAI

libgio, when used in setuid or other privileged programs in spice-gtk and possibly other products, allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via the DBUS_SYSTEM_BUS_ADDRESS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. libgio, when used in setuid or other privileged programs in spice-gtk and possibly other products, allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via the DBUS_SYSTEM_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the applications that do not cleanse environment variables, not in libgio itself. Affected products include: Freedesktop Spice-Gtk, Gtk Libgio.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.