SB2017072038 - Fedora 24 update for moodle

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SB2017072038 - Fedora 24 update for moodle

Published: July 20, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017072038
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2642)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

Moodle 3.x has user fullname disclosure on the user preferences page.


2) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7532)

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

In Moodle 3.x, course creators are able to change system default settings for courses.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References