CVE-2012-3238: XSS

Published Jul 9, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Comment (optional)" field.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Astaro Security Gateway Software<=8.3
Astaro Security Gateway
Sophos Unified Threat Management Software<=8.3
Sophos Unified Threat Management=110
Sophos Unified Threat Management=120
Sophos Unified Threat Management=220
Sophos Unified Threat Management=320
Sophos Unified Threat Management=425
Sophos Unified Threat Management=525
Sophos Unified Threat Management=625

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.astaro.com/en-uk/blog/up2date/8305

Event History

Jul 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3238?

CVE-2012-3238 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3238?

To fix CVE-2012-3238, update the Astaro Security Gateway software to version 8.305 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3238?

CVE-2012-3238 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component of WebAdmin.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3238?

CVE-2012-3238 affects Astaro Security Gateway versions prior to 8.305 and several versions of Sophos Unified Threat Management.

5

Can CVE-2012-3238 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-3238 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

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