Man-in-the-Middle Vulnerability in Libsocialweb Affecting Flickr Integration
CVE-2012-4511

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Libsocialweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2012

What is CVE-2012-4511?

A flaw in libsocialweb allows automatic connections to Flickr without a valid account, creating an opportunity for remote attackers. This vulnerability can lead to a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, potentially exposing sensitive information as data may be intercepted during transmission. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863206
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/10
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/23/5
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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