JVN#77947437
RSSOwl vulnerable to arbitrary script execution
Overview
RSSOwl is vulnerable to arbitrary script execution.
Products Affected
- RSSOwl versions prior to 2.1.1
Description
RSSOwl is an RSS/Atom feed reader. RSSOwl is vulnerable to arbitrary script execution due to the improper processing during HTML page output based on feed information.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| RSSOwl | Download RSSOwl |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
This JVN publication was delayed to 2012/05/25 after the developer fix was developed. From the fiscal year 2011, JPCERT/CC is using a new vendor coordination procedure. This new procedure came from the recommendation of the fiscal year 2010 "Study Group on Information System Vulnerability Handling" aimed at more timely JVN publications.
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2012.05.25
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Daiki Fukumori of Cyber Defense Institute, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2012-1252 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2012-000048 |
Update History
- 2012/05/30
- Information under the section "Other Information" was added.