REDHAT-BUG-718824
First published: Mon Jul 04 2011(Updated: )
It was reported [1] that Plone suffers from a vulnerability that can be exploited to bypass certain security restrictions. This is due to a vulnerable bundled version of Zope. Plone 3.x users that backported the fix for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0720">CVE-2011-0720</a> (PloneHotfix20110720) are affected due to the vulnerability being inadvertently backported via the hotfix. A new hotfix (20110622) is available [2] to correct the flaw. [1] <a href="http://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20110622">http://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20110622</a> [2] <a href="http://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20110622">http://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20110622</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Plone CMS | >=3.x | |
| Zope ZODB |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0720
- http://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20110622
- http://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20110622
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718829
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=711497
- https://mail.zope.org/pipermail/zope-announce/2011-June/002260.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718824#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718824#c6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718824#c7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718824#c8
- https://www.redhat.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2011-0720.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=718824#c9
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q3/75
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=718824
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-718824?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-718824 is categorized as high due to the potential for unauthorized access and security restrictions being bypassed.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-718824?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-718824, users should upgrade to a version of Plone that no longer uses the vulnerable bundled version of Zope.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-718824?
REDHAT-BUG-718824 affects users of Plone 3.x who have not applied the necessary security fixes.
What security risks are associated with REDHAT-BUG-718824?
The security risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-718824 include potential unauthorized actions that bypass normal security controls in Plone.
Is REDHAT-BUG-718824 related to CVE-2011-0720?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-718824 is related to CVE-2011-0720, as it stems from vulnerabilities in a bundled version of Zope that affects Plone.
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