CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 203
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0294

First published: Thu Mar 18 2004(Updated: )

YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Yet Another Bulletin Board=1.0-sp1.3.1
Yabb=1_gold_-_sp_1.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0294?

    CVE-2004-0294 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to identify valid usernames for brute force attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0294?

    To fix CVE-2004-0294, update to a version of YaBB that does not disclose differing error messages based on valid users.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0294?

    CVE-2004-0294 affects YaBB versions 1 Gold - SP 1.3.1 and Yet Another Bulletin Board version 1.0 - SP 1.3.1.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2004-0294 facilitate?

    CVE-2004-0294 can facilitate brute force password guessing attacks due to its ability to reveal valid usernames.

  • Is CVE-2004-0294 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2004-0294 is an older vulnerability, systems still using the affected versions remain at risk.

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