GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2 Random Number Generator register_application cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2. Affected is the function register_application of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-3378. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNOME at-spi2-atk 2.5.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function register_application of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 08/31/2012 as Bug 678348 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.gnome.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3378 since 06/14/2012. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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06/14/2012 🔍
08/31/2012 +78 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +934 days 🔍
02/20/2019 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: Bug 678348
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3378 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3378
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61962

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 12:40
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (48), 02/20/2019 12:40 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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