Vulnerability Description
The User.get method in Bugzilla/WebService/User.pm in Bugzilla 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.9, 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.4, and 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4rc1 has a different outcome for a groups request depending on whether a group exists, which allows remote authenticated users to discover private group names by observing whether a call throws an error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Bugzilla | 3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.11/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:066
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=781850
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.11/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:066
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=781850
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4198?
CVE-2012-4198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The User.get method in Bugzilla/WebService/User.pm in Bugzilla 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.9, 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.4, and 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4rc1 has a different outcome for a groups reques...
How severe is CVE-2012-4198?
CVE-2012-4198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4198?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Bugzilla.