CVE-2012-5665
First published: Thu Jan 03 2013(Updated: )
ownCloud 4.0.x before 4.0.10 and 4.5.x before 4.5.5 does not properly restrict access to settings.php, which allows remote attackers to edit app configurations of user_webdavauth and user_ldap by editing this file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ownCloud | =4.0.0 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.1 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.2 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.3 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.4 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.5 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.6 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.7 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.8 | |
| ownCloud | =4.0.9 | |
| ownCloud | =4.5.0 | |
| ownCloud | =4.5.1 | |
| ownCloud | =4.5.2 | |
| ownCloud | =4.5.3 | |
| ownCloud | =4.5.4 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.0 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.1 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.2 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.3 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.4 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.5 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.6 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.7 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.8 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.0.9 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.5.0 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.5.1 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.5.2 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.5.3 | |
| ownCloud Server | =4.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://owncloud.org/changelog/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51614
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/22/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/22/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57030
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80808
- https://github.com/owncloud/core/commit/c4ecbad
- https://github.com/owncloud/core/commit/db7ca53
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5665?
CVE-2012-5665 has a medium severity level, as it allows unauthorized edits to critical configuration files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5665?
To resolve CVE-2012-5665, you should update ownCloud to version 4.0.10, 4.5.5, or later.
What versions of ownCloud are affected by CVE-2012-5665?
CVE-2012-5665 affects ownCloud versions 4.0.x prior to 4.0.10 and 4.5.x prior to 4.5.5.
What can attackers do with CVE-2012-5665?
Attackers can remotely edit important app configurations by accessing the settings.php file, leading to potential data breaches.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5665?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-5665; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended action.
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