CVE-2012-4676
Published Aug 26, 2012 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485.
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QFinch assessment
The errorExitIfAttackViaString function in Tunnelblick 3.3beta20 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files by constructing a (1) symlink or (2) hard link, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3485.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- [oss-security] 20120812 Re: Tunnel Blick: Multiple Vulnerabilities to Local Root and DoS (OS X) ↗
- code.google.com ↗
- 20120811 OS X Local Root: Silly SUID Helper in Tunnel Blick ↗
Record history
Published Aug 26, 2012 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026