Vulnerability Description
ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu before 58.2, during installation, allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML and read arbitrary files via a crafted attribute in the <a> tag of a Twitter feed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubiquity Slideshow Team | Ubiquity-Slideshow-Ubuntu | <= 58.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1561-1Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu/%2Bbug/991
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1561-1Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu/%2Bbug/991
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0956?
CVE-2012-0956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu before 58.2, during installation, allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML and read arbitrary files via a crafted attribute in the <a...
How severe is CVE-2012-0956?
CVE-2012-0956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubiquity Slideshow Team Ubiquity-Slideshow-Ubuntu.