CVE-2010-4208: XSS
First published: Sun Nov 07 2010(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Flash component infrastructure in YUI 2.5.0 through 2.8.1, as used in Bugzilla, Moodle, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to uploader/assets/uploader.swf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.1 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.2 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.6.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.7.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.8.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.8.1 | |
| Moodle | ||
| Mozilla Bugzilla |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2878
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41955
- http://yuilibrary.com/support/2.8.2/
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.2.8/
- http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=160910
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/07/1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2975
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050813.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050820.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514622
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024683
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050830.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42271
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44420
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4208?
CVE-2010-4208 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4208?
To mitigate CVE-2010-4208, upgrade YUI to version 2.8.2 or later to ensure the XSS vulnerability has been patched.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4208?
CVE-2010-4208 affects YUI versions 2.5.0 through 2.8.1 and is utilized in applications like Bugzilla and Moodle.
What is cross-site scripting in the context of CVE-2010-4208?
Cross-site scripting in CVE-2010-4208 refers to the vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts into web applications.
How can I verify if I am vulnerable to CVE-2010-4208?
To verify if you are vulnerable to CVE-2010-4208, check if you are using YUI versions from 2.5.0 to 2.8.1.
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