CVE-2012-3485

Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier relies on argv[0] to determine the name of an appropriate (1) kernel module pathname or (2) executable file pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via an execl system call.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.2 High

Status

Modified - secalert@redhat.com

Published

2012-08-26

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Tunnelblick (Google)

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-for-kids.sh
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24578
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/14/1