ubiquity-slideshow-ubuntu contains a flaw that is triggered when the application fails to properly validate twitter feeds during system installation. This may allow a remote attacker to spoof a twitter feed via a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Uncoordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Ubuntu has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.
