UNKNOWN CVSS 3.3
Published: 2012-08-31

CVE-2012-3378

gnome at-spi2-atk Security Advisory (CVE-2012-3378)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-3378 impacting gnome at-spi2-atk. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnome / at-spi2-atk
Affected Versions 2.5.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-310

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-3378 impacting gnome at-spi2-atk.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-3378.yaml
id: cve-2012-3378

info:
  name: gnome at-spi2-atk - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-3378 affecting gnome at-spi2-atk.
    Evaluation: 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 predictab...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-3378
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2012-3378
    cwe-id: CWE-310
  tags: cve,cve-2012-3378,gnome,at-spi2-atk,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "at-spi2-atk"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-3378.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-3378
# Target: gnome at-spi2-atk | CVSS: 3.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-3378 (gnome at-spi2-atk)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnome at-spi2-atk scope (2.5.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-3378.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-3378
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install at-spi2-atk 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade at-spi2-atk 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update at-spi2-atk

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i at-spi2-atk 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i at-spi2-atk

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-3378 in gnome at-spi2-atk?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome at-spi2-atk packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-3378?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-3378?

CVE-2012-3378 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-3378
Weakness CWE-310
Vendor gnome
Product at-spi2-atk
Published 2012-08-31
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P