CVE-2012-4284: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4284: A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in Viscosity 1.4.1 on Mac OS X due to a path name validation is...

A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in Viscosity 1.4.1 on Mac OS X due to a path name validation issue in the setuid-set ViscosityHelper binary, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Viscosity 1.4.1 on Mac OS X had a privilege escalation flaw in its setuid ViscosityHelper component. If abused, code could run with higher privileges. The bundle shows public exploit/advisory references, but no CVSS score and no KEV-listed active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to macOS systems running Viscosity 1.4.1. The bundle does not identify other versions, platforms, managed deployment channels, or CPEs, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat as high priority for any environment still running this legacy macOS VPN client version. Business urgency depends on whether Viscosity 1.4.1 remains installed; absent confirmed exposure, prioritize rapid inventory over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory macOS endpoints for Viscosity 1.4.1.; Check SparkLabs Viscosity Mac release notes for the vendor-fixed version.; Upgrade affected installations according to vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 03:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 10, 2020, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120643/Viscosity-setuid-set-ViscosityHelper-Privilege-Escalation.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://www.sparklabs.com/viscosity/releasenotes/mac/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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