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CVE-2012-3485

HighPublished

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,...

Published: Aug 26, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Aug 11, 2012

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

3.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 89.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Tunnelblick - Local Privilege Escalation (2)Exploit
zx2c4 · osx · Aug 11, 2012
Tunnelblick - Setuid Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · osx · Mar 5, 2013

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