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CVE-2012-0956: ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu before 58.2, during installation, allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to ex...

ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu before 58.2, during installation, allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML and read arbitrary files via a crafted attribute in the <a> tag of a Twitter feed.

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This issue affected Ubuntu’s installer slideshow package before version 58.2. During installation, a network attacker positioned between the installer and the feed source could inject script or HTML through a crafted Twitter-feed link attribute and potentially read files. The risk is mainly tied to affected installation media or installer environments, not ordinary post-install web browsing. Exposure is likely limited to Ubuntu installation workflows using affected ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu versions before 58.2, especially where installation occurs over an untrusted or interceptable network. Existing installed systems are less directly implicated by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy installer-supply-chain concern. It is not flagged as actively exploited, but affected install media could expose new builds during installation. Prioritize validation if your organization still uses old Ubuntu images or custom installer pipelines. Mitigation focus: Review Ubuntu advisory USN-1561-1 for vendor-directed updates.; Ensure installer media does not include ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu before 58.2.; Retire or rebuild old Ubuntu installation images that include the affected package..

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