Vulnerability Description
(1) AlbumTab.py, (2) ArtistTab.py, (3) LinksTab.py, and (4) LyricsTab.py in the Context module in GNOME Rhythmbox 0.13.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on a temporary HTML template file in the /tmp/context directory.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Rhythmbox | <= 0.13.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=616673
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2012/CVE-2012-3355.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54186
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1503-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=678661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=835076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76538
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15351848
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=616673
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2012/CVE-2012-3355.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54186
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3355?
CVE-2012-3355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). (1) AlbumTab.py, (2) ArtistTab.py, (3) LinksTab.py, and (4) LyricsTab.py in the Context module in GNOME Rhythmbox 0.13.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack o...
How severe is CVE-2012-3355?
CVE-2012-3355 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Rhythmbox.