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[Donna Marie Vincent]

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[20090102] - Core - plg_xstandard Directory Traversal 
Posted: 09 Jan 2009 08:22 AM PST
	* Project: Joomla!
	* SubProject: plg_xstandard
	* Severity: High
	* Versions: 1.5.8 and all previous 1.5 releases
	* Exploit type: Directory Traversal
	* Reported Date: 2009-January-7
	* Fixed Date: 2009-January-9
Description
A crafted request can cause disclosure of the directory structure on the server (including any directory that php has access to).
Affected Installs
All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.8 are affected.
Solution
Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.9 or newer).
Contact
The JSST at the Joomla! Security Center.  
[20090101] - Core - JSession SSL Session Disclosure 
Posted: 09 Jan 2009 08:12 AM PST
	* Project: Joomla!
	* SubProject: framework 
	* Severity: Low
	* Versions: 1.5.8 and all previous 1.5 releases
	* Exploit type: Session Hijacking/ 
	* Reported Date: 2008-November-20
	* Fixed Date: 2009-January-9
Description
When running a site under SSL ONLY (the entire site is forced to be under ssl), Joomla! does not set the SSL flag on the cookie.  This can allow someone monitoring the network to find the cookie related to the session.  Please note that all data is still transferred securely. 
Affected Installs 
1.5.8 and lower installs which are run with SSL only (no non-ssl access).   
Solution
Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.8 or newer), and set force_ssl in global configuration. Alternatively, the php setting session.secure_cookie can be set in .htaccess or php.ini.  Joomla! (all versions) will respect this setting. 
Reported By Hanno Boeck
Contact
The JSST at the Joomla! Security Center.  
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