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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2013.0014
A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Joomla!
6 February 2013
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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 Confidential Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2013-1455 CVE-2013-1454 CVE-2013-1453
Member content until: Friday, March 8 2013
OVERVIEW
A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in Joomla! prior to
versions 3.0.3 and 2.5.9. [1, 2]
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding one
vulnerability which affects version 3.0.2 and earlier 3.0.x versions
as well as version 2.5.8 and earlier 2.5.x versions:
CVE-2013-1453: "Method of encoding search terms led to possible
information disclosure." [3]
The vendor has provided the following details regarding two
vulnerabilities which affect version 3.0.2 and earlier 3.0.x
versions:
CVE-2013-1455: "Undefined variable caused information disclosure in
some situations." [4]
CVE-2013-1454: "Coding errors led to information disclosure in some
situations." [5]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to the latest versions of Joomla! to
correct these issues. [1, 2]
REFERENCES
[1] Joomla 2.5.9 Released
http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5477-joomla-2-5-9-released.html
[2] Joomla 3.0.3 Released
http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5478-joomla-3-0-3-released.html
[3] [20130201] - Core - Information Disclosure
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/548-20130201-core-information-disclosure.html
[4] [20130202] - Core - Information Disclosure
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/549-20130202-core-information-disclosure.html
[5] [20130203] - Core - Information Disclosure
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/550-20130203-core-information-disclosure.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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The University of Queensland
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