CVE-2012-5523
First published: Fri Nov 16 2012(Updated: )
core/email_api.php in MantisBT before 1.2.12 does not properly manage the sending of e-mail notifications about restricted bugs, which might allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by adding a note to a bug before losing permission to view that bug.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | <=1.2.11 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.18.0 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.0 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.0-a1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.0-a2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.0-rc1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =0.19.5 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-a1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-a2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-a3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-rc1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-rc2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-rc3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-rc4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.0-rc5 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.5 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.6 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.7 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.8 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.0.9 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-a1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-a2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-a3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-a4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-rc1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-rc2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.0-rc3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.5 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.6 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.7 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.8 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.1.9 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0-alpha1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0-alpha2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0-alpha3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0-rc1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.0-rc2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.1 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.2 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.3 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.4 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.5 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.6 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.7 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.8 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.9 | |
| CentOS Libreport-plugin-mantisbt | =1.2.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092926.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093063.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093064.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/14/1
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php?version_id=150
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=14704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56520
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80070
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5523?
CVE-2012-5523 has a medium severity level as it allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive information about restricted bugs.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5523?
To fix CVE-2012-5523, update MantisBT to version 1.2.12 or higher, which addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-5523?
CVE-2012-5523 affects MantisBT versions prior to 1.2.12, including all 1.2.11 and earlier versions as well as specific early versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-5523?
The impact of CVE-2012-5523 is that users can potentially retrieve sensitive bug information after losing access permissions.
Is CVE-2012-5523 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5523 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users who have permission to interact with specific bugs.
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- version/centos libreport-plugin-mantisbt/1.1.0-a3
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