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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2012.0038
Twvulnerabilities have been patched in Joomla!
19 March 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Joomla!
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Access Privileged Data -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Wednesday, April 18 2012
OVERVIEW
Two vulnerabilities have been found in Joomla! which can lead to
privilege escalation and potentially privileged data leakage. [1] [2]
IMPACT
The vulnerabilities allow an attacker to increase their privileges
and potentially obtain privileged data.
Joomla! have listed the vulnerabilities as:
"Programming error allows privilege escalation in some cases." [1]
"Insufficient randomness leads to password reset vulnerability." [2]
MITIGATION
Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.5.3 or higher. [1] [2]
REFERENCES
[1] [20120303] - Core - Privilege Escalation
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/395-20120303-core-privilege-escalation.html
[2] [20120304] - Core - Password Change
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/394-20120304-core-password-change.html
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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