CVE-2002-1846
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Yet Another Bulletin Board (YaBB) 1.40 and 1.41 does not require a user to submit the correct password before changing it to a new password, which allows remote attackers to modify passwords by stealing the cookie of another user, modifying the expiretime setting, and submitting the change in a profile2 action to index.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yabb | =1.40 | |
| Yabb | =1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1846?
CVE-2002-1846 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized password changes.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1846?
To fix CVE-2002-1846, upgrade YaBB to version 1.42 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1846?
CVE-2002-1846 affects YaBB versions 1.40 and 1.41.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2002-1846?
CVE-2002-1846 enables attackers to modify user passwords by exploiting cookie theft.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1846?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2002-1846 is to implement stricter cookie management and password change requirements until a proper update can be applied.
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