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AA-2008.0007                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
 Joomla! 1.0.14 RC1 released correcting multiple security vulnerabilities
                              14 January 2008
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Joomla!
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Cross-site Scripting
                      Provide Misleading Information
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Monday, February 11 2008

Ref:                  AA-2008.0002


OVERVIEW:

       A new version of Joomla! has been released correcting several
       security vulnerabilities.

       This release is still in the final stages of testing before it 
       will be officially labelled as stable. Joomla! recommends that
       users run testing on a backup system before going live. [1]

       AusCERT will publish an update to this advisory once the release
       is officially stable.


IMPACT:

       This release addresses four security fixes including two cross-site 
       scripting and one cross-site request forgery vulnerability.

       Joomla! addresses these fixes as follows [1]:
       * SECURITY [LOW]  Fixed XSS issue in com_search
       * SECURITY [LOW]  Fixed XSS issue in search results pages
       * SECURITY [LOW]  Fixed multiple typos in back end com_content 
                         making array integer check ineffective.
       * SECURITY [HIGH] Fixed CSRF issue allowing portal compromise - 
                         Administrator components.


MITIGATION:

       Joomla! 1.0.14 RC1 is available for download from the vendor's 
       website. [1]

       Please read the release notes before upgrading.


REFERENCES:

       [1] Joomla! 1.0.14 RC1 Released
           http://www.joomla.org/content/view/4446/1/

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.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
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                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
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