Tunnelblick
CVE-2012-4676
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485.
AnalysisAI
The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability. Rated low severity (CVSS 1.2). Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485. 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.
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Same weakness CWE-59 – Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
View allSame technique Information Disclosure
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