PatchTheCVECVE-2012-6336: The Missing Device feature in Lookout allows physically proximate attackers to provide arbitrary location data
CVE-2012-6336 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting lookout. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Missing Device feature in Lookout allows physically proximate attackers to provide arbitrary location data via a "commonly available simple GPS location spoofer."
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2012-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-6336?
lookout: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-6336 being exploited?
CVE-2012-6336 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-6336 affect?
CVE-2012-6336 affects lookout. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The Missing Device feature in Lookout allows physically proximate attackers to provide arbitrary location data via a "commonly available simple GPS location spoofer."
How urgent is CVE-2012-6336?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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