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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0018
A vulnerability has been identified in TYPO3
21 February 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: TYPO3
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Cross-site Request Forgery -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Wednesday, March 23 2011
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been identified in TYPO3 prior to version 4.5.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding this
vulnerability:
"The backend of current TYPO3 versions is susceptible to Cross Site
Request Forgery (CSRF or XSRF) attacks." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version to correct
this issue. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] TYPO3 4.5 will be the most secure TYPO3 version ever
http://buzz.typo3.org/teams/security/article/typo3-45-will-be-the-most-secure-typo3-version-ever/
[2] TYPO3 4.5 Release Notes
http://typo3.org/download/release-notes/typo3-45/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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