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[20100423] - Core - Negative Values for Limit and Offset

  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: All
  • Severity: Moderate
  • Versions: 1.5.15 and all previous 1.5 releases
  • Exploit type: information Disclosure
  • Reported Date: 2010-Feb-21
  • Fixed Date: 2010-Apr-23

Description

If a user entered a URL with a negative query limit or offset, a PHP notice would display revealing information about the system.

Affected Installs

All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.15 are affected.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest Joomla! version (1.5.16 or later)

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By: Security List