CVE-2012-3378

Low

Description

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.

SeverityLow
CVSS3.3
Exploit probability—
ProductGnome At-spi2-atk
PublishedAug 31, 2012
First seenAug 31, 2012

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnome at-spi2-atk2.5.2—

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