CVE-2012-3378 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-3378: 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-

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-3378 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

at-spi2-atk→ fixed in2.5.3-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y at-spi2-atk
```

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