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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2012.0044
        A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Joomla!
                               29 March 2012

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Joomla!
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact/Access:        Access Privileged Data -- Existing Account      
                      Reduced Security       -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Saturday, April 28 2012

OVERVIEW

        A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Joomla! prior to
        version 1.5.26.


IMPACT

        The vendor has provided the following details regarding these
        vulnerabilities:
        
        "Insufficient randomness leads to password reset vulnerability." [1]
        
        "Inadequate permission checking allows unauthorised viewing of 
        administrative back end information." [2]


MITIGATION

        The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of Joomla! to
        correct these issues. [1,2]


REFERENCES

        [1] [20120305] - Core - Password Change
            http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/396-20120305-core-password-change

        [2] [20120306] - Core - Information Disclosure
            http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/397-20120306-core-information-disclosure

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

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