Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4427
Potential exploit
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.
Products affected by CVE-2012-4427
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome-shell:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4427
1.03%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 75 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4427
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4427
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4427
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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=779473
Bug 779473 – VUL-0: gnome-shell-extension: possible code execution and hostname spoofingExploit
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/19
oss-security - Re: note on gnome shell extensions
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/3
oss-security - Re: Re: note on gnome shell extensions
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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=684215
Bug 684215 – Possible hostname spoofing in browser pluginVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/26
oss-security - Re: Re: note on gnome shell extensions
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55556
GNOME Shell Browser Plugin Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/08/1
oss-security - note on gnome shell extensionsExploit
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