low3.3
CVE-2012-3378
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 tempor…
Impact
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | At-Spi2-Atk | Version 2.5.2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=678026
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=678348
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=678026
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=678348