Race Condition Vulnerability in Tunnelblick by OpenVPN Technologies

CVE-2012-3487

What is CVE-2012-3487?

A race condition exists in Tunnelblick versions up to 3.3beta20 that allows local users to terminate unintended processes. By strategically waiting for a specific process identifier (PID) to be assigned, an attacker can disrupt legitimate operations, potentially leading to service denial or unauthorized actions within the application. This type of vulnerability underscores the importance of robust process handling and security measures to prevent exploitation in user environments.

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