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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                              ASB-2012.0091.2
                           Joomla 2.5.5 Released
                                4 July 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:        Increased Privileges -- Existing Account            
                      Unauthorised Access  -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:            CVE-2012-2747 CVE-2012-2748 
Member content until: Friday, July 20 2012

Revision History:     July  4 2012: Added CVE references
                      June 20 2012: Initial Release

OVERVIEW

        Multiple vulnerabilities have been fixed in Joomla! 2.5.5.


IMPACT

        The vendor has provided the following information:
        
        "Inadequate checking leads to possible user privilege escalation." [1]
        
        "Inadequate filtering leads SQL error and information disclosure." [2]


MITIGATION

        These vulnerabilities are fixed in Joomla! 2.5.5. [3]


REFERENCES

        [1] [20120601] - Core - Privilege Escalation
            http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/470-20120601-core-privilege-escalation

        [2] [20120602] - Core - Information Disclosure
            http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/471-20120602-core-information-disclosure

        [3] JOOMLA 2.5.5 RELEASED
            http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5427-joomla-255-released.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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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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