BuzzMoo.com

If you’re running Joomla on any of your websites be aware that there is a major security update available. This update will protect your site from a range of exploits discovered in the current verson of Joomla. From the security mailing list:

[20090302] – Core – com_content XSS
Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:08 AM PDT
Project: Joomla!
SubProject: com_content
Severity: Low
Versions: 1.5.9 and all previous 1.5 releases
Exploit type: XSS
Reported Date: 2009-March-12
Fixed Date: 2009-March-27
Description

A XSS vulnerability exists in the category view of com_content.

Affected Installs:

All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.9 are affected.

Solution:

Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.10 or newer).

[20090301] – Core – Multiple XSS/CSRF
Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:02 AM PDT
Project: Joomla!
SubProject: Multiple
Severity: Moderate
Versions: 1.5.9 and all previous 1.5 releases
Exploit type: XSS and CSRV
Reported Date: 2009-February-15
Fixed Date: 2009-March-27
Description:

A series of XSS and CSRF faults exist in the administrator application.  Affected administrator components include com_admin, com_media, com_search.  Both com_admin and com_search contain XSS vulnerabilities, and com_media contains 2 CSRF vulnerabilities.

Affected Installs:

All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.9 are affected.  The com_search XSS vulnerability requires that “Gather Search Statistics” be enabled to be exploitable (Disabled by default).

Solution:

Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.10 or newer).

Like Elroy, I haven’t had much to do with The Green Lantern. Actually, I’ve had more to do with him of late thanks to Mortal Kombat VS DC (good stuff, it warrants it’s own post – coming soon!). He’s not bad at all, but that’s almost all I can say. Fortunately I know someone who can say more. Elroy’s looking forward to the upcoming Green Lantern movie. You’ve got a few months but no reason not to buff up now.

Elroy has remixed the Remote Viewing gig into something a little more casual. Check out the latest episode (the first in this format) for your monthly movie fix. I still haven’t seen Watchmen! He’s also made some minor modifications to the site’s overall design. I think this is the longest he’s gone without changing his theme. Same deal here at Buzzmoo.com, I would say!

Over the past few weeks Elroy and I have been migrating our collection of sites to a new host (yet again, I labeled myself a digital bedouin last time – it still stands) and I’m happy to report that It’s now complete. The process was much much easier this time, our new host having a cool WHM plugin that let us migrate all our sites including Cpanel settings and databases with a few clicks.

So welcome to BuzzMoo.com, served from somewhere in Brisbane, Australia!

Continue the research…!

There’s a golden rule when it comes to content. If you’re doing a series, have a few episodes complete before going to air so that you have a buffer. That was the plan and of course we haven’t followed it. So I’m pleased to replease Computing Assistance Support & Education Podcast Episode 2!

In this episode Amanda and I talk about web Content Management Systems, specifically Joomla. This podcast gives a brief introduction to what a CMS is, what the popular ones are, and how Joomla can help you and your organisation.

Click here to go to the CASE Podcast page to listen in!