Vulnerability Description
The gnome-shell plugin 3.4.1 in GNOME allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary extensions from extensions.gnome.org via a crafted web page.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome-Shell | 3.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/08/1Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55556
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=684215Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=779473Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/08/1Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55556
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=684215Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=779473Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4427?
CVE-2012-4427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The gnome-shell plugin 3.4.1 in GNOME allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary extensions from extensions.gnome.org via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2012-4427?
CVE-2012-4427 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome-Shell.