CVE-2012-1168: Input Validation
First published: Thu Nov 14 2019(Updated: )
Moodle before 2.2.2 has a password and web services issue where when the user profile is updated the user password is reset if not specified.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/moodle | ||
| Moodle Moodle | <2.2.2 | |
| Fedora | =15 | |
| Fedora | =16 | |
| Fedora | =17 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/077635.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078209.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078210.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080712.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081047.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1168
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1168
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=198622
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1168
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1168?
CVE-2012-1168 is rated as medium severity due to the risk of user passwords being reset unintentionally.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1168?
To address CVE-2012-1168, upgrade to Moodle version 2.2.2 or later.
What are the affected versions of Moodle in CVE-2012-1168?
CVE-2012-1168 affects Moodle versions prior to 2.2.2.
Can CVE-2012-1168 affect user accounts in Moodle?
Yes, CVE-2012-1168 can lead to unintentional password changes, affecting user account access.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2012-1168?
CVE-2012-1168 impacts Moodle installations on Fedora 15, 16, 17 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0.
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