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CVE-2012-3378

The register_application function in atk-adaptor/bridge.c in GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2 does not...

3.3 LowFix available

CVE-2012-3378 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.3) in Gnome At-spi2-atk, published August 31, 2012. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.31%, the 24th percentile. Fixed in at-spi2-atk 2.5.3-1.

Severity
3.3 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.31%EPSS, 24th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
2.5.3-1at-spi2-atk

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.

Exploit likelihood

0.31%Down 0.6 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
at-spi2-atk
Debian:11
before 2.5.3-1
2.5.3-1

What each source reports

NVD Score used3.3

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.

Record
CVE-2012-3378
CVSS 2.0
3.3 LowAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-310
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

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.

Record
CVE-2012-3378
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-3350No score

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.

Record
EUVD-2012-3350
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j7g4-59wh-c9jcNo score

The register_application function in atk-adaptor/bridge.c in GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2 does not...

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.

Record
GHSA-j7g4-59wh-c9jc
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVNo score

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.

Record
CVE-2012-3378
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2012-3378No score

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.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3378
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
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