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CVE-2012-2672

2.1 · LOW

Oracle Mojarra 2.1.7 does not properly "clean up" the FacesContext reference during startup, which allows local users to obtain context information an access resources from another WAR file by call…

Published Jun 17, 2012oracleEPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2012-2672 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mojarra. It was published on June 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Oracle Mojarra 2.1.7 does not properly "clean up" the FacesContext reference during startup, which allows local users to obtain context information an access resources from another WAR file by calling the FacesContext.getCurrentInstance function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update mojarra to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refjava.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES-2436Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/49284Refsecunia.com/advisories/51607Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/07/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/07/3Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76179Refissues.jboss.org/browse/JBPAPP-9197

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2672?

CVE-2012-2672 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mojarra. It was published on June 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2672?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2672?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update mojarra to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2672?

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