CVE-2012-3483
Description
Race condition in the runScript function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a script file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Tunnelblick - Local Privilege Escalation (1)
Tunnelblick - Local Privilege Escalation (2)
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| tunnelblick | {"endIncluding":"3.3beta20"} | |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-08/0122.html
- http://code.google.com/p/tunnelblick/issues/detail?id=212
- http://git.zx2c4.com/Pwnnel-Blicker/tree/pwnnel-blicker.c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/14/1
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-08/0122.html
- http://code.google.com/p/tunnelblick/issues/detail?id=212
- http://git.zx2c4.com/Pwnnel-Blicker/tree/pwnnel-blicker.c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/14/1
CWEs
CWE-362
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.