Moodle does not recogniz configuration setting that makes e-mail addresses visible only to course members

Impact

Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not recognize the configuration setting that makes e-mail addresses visible only to course members, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive address information by reading a full profile page.

Affected packages

Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.

Original source description

References

• Security advisory nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4289
• Source reference git.moodle.org/
• Source reference git.moodle.org/gw
• Source reference git.moodle.org/gw
• Source reference moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php
• Security advisory openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/14/1