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CVE-2012-0448: Input Validation

First published: Thu Feb 02 2012(Updated: )

Bugzilla 2.x and 3.x before 3.4.14, 3.5.x and 3.6.x before 3.6.8, 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.4, and 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2rc2 does not reject non-ASCII characters in e-mail addresses of new user accounts, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to spoof other user accounts by choosing a similar e-mail address.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.10
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.12
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.14.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.10
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.16.11
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.6\+
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21.2-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.10
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.11
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.10
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.10
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.11
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.12
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.4.13
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.5.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.5.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.5.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.6.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.7.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.7.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.7.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.0.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.1.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.1.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.1.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=4.2-rc1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0448?

    CVE-2012-0448 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for account spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0448?

    To fix CVE-2012-0448, upgrade Bugzilla to version 3.4.14 or later.

  • What versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2012-0448?

    CVE-2012-0448 affects Bugzilla versions 2.x, 3.x before 3.4.14, and various other 3.5.x, 3.6.x, and 4.x versions.

  • Can CVE-2012-0448 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

    CVE-2012-0448 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability for account spoofing.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0448 classified as?

    CVE-2012-0448 is classified as an account spoofing vulnerability due to improper validation of email address characters.

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