CVE-2012-2770
First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )
The Authen::ExternalAuth extension before 0.11 for Best Practical Solutions RT allows remote attackers to obtain a logged-in session via unspecified vectors related to the "URL of a RSS feed of the user."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Peachey Authen | <=0.08 | |
| Mike Peachey Authen | =\-externalauth | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2770?
CVE-2012-2770 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to obtain a logged-in session.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2770?
To fix CVE-2012-2770, upgrade to Authen::ExternalAuth version 0.11 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-2770?
CVE-2012-2770 affects Authen::ExternalAuth versions prior to 0.11.
Can I still use older versions of Authen::ExternalAuth after CVE-2012-2770?
Using older versions of Authen::ExternalAuth is risky due to the vulnerability in CVE-2012-2770.
What does CVE-2012-2770 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2012-2770 allows attackers to obtain access to a logged-in session through unspecified vectors.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/mike peachey
- canonical/mike peachey authen
- version/mike peachey authen/0.08
- version/mike peachey authen/\-externalauth
- vendor/bestpractical
- canonical/best practical solutions request tracker