CVE-2012-1170
First published: Thu Nov 14 2019(Updated: )
Moodle before 2.2.2 has an external enrolment plugin context check issue where capability checks are not thorough
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/moodle | ||
| Moodle Moodle | <2.2.2 | |
| Fedora | =15 | |
| Fedora | =16 | |
| Fedora | =17 |
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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-2012-1170
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1170
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=198632
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1170
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 has a medium severity due to inadequate capability checks in the external enrolment plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1170?
To fix CVE-2012-1170, upgrade your Moodle installation to version 2.2.2 or higher.
Which versions of Moodle are affected by CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 affects all Moodle versions prior to 2.2.2.
Does CVE-2012-1170 affect Fedora systems running Moodle?
Yes, CVE-2012-1170 impacts Moodle installations on Fedora 15, 16, and 17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1170?
CVE-2012-1170 is a security vulnerability related to improper context checks in an external enrolment plugin.
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