CVE-2012-0837: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 06 2012(Updated: )
Joomla! 1.7.x before 1.7.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows attackers to obtain the installation path via unspecified vectors related to "administrator."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.7.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.4 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/389-20120201-core-information-disclosure
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47847
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5410-joomla-251-released.html
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5411-joomla-175-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/03/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/03/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/78826
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0837?
CVE-2012-0837 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0837?
To fix CVE-2012-0837, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.7.5 or 2.5.1 or later.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-0837?
Joomla! versions 1.7.0 to 1.7.4 and 2.5.0 are affected by CVE-2012-0837.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0837?
CVE-2012-0837 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain the installation path.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-0837?
Users running vulnerable versions of Joomla! 1.7.x and 2.5.x are affected by CVE-2012-0837.
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- version/joomla/2.5.0