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It was discovered that Mahara, the portfolio, weblog, and resume builder, had an insecure default with regards to SAML-based authentication used with more than one SAML identity provider. Someone with control over one IdP could impersonate users from other IdP's. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2467-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Thijs Kinkhorst May 09, 2012 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : mahara Vulnerability : insecure defaults Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no It was discovered that Mahara, the portfolio, weblog, and resume builder, had an insecure default with regards to SAML-based authentication used with more than one SAML identity provider. Someone with control over one IdP could impersonate users from other IdP's. For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 1.2.6-2+squeeze4. For the testing distribution (wheezy) and unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 1.4.2-1. We recommend that you upgrade your mahara packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: http://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Debian Security Notice DSA-2467-2 draws attention to SAML auth weaknesses in Mahara e-portfolio. Recommended to update promptly.. Mahara Security,SAML Authentication,Debian Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 09, 2012
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