CVE-2005-0614: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability

Published Mar 3, 2005
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Updated

sessions.php in phpBB 2.0.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via the autologinid value in a cookie.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.5
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.7a
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.2.1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.8
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.11
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.4.1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.4.4
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.3
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc2
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.4.2
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.4
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.12
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.9
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.7
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.8a
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.6d
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.2
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.0.0
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.10
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.6c
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.2.0
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.4.0
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc4
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.6
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.0
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc3
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_beta1

Event History

Mar 3, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0614?

CVE-2005-0614 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to gain administrator privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0614?

To fix CVE-2005-0614, you should upgrade to a newer version of phpBB that is not vulnerable, such as phpBB 2.0.13 or later.

3

Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2005-0614?

CVE-2005-0614 affects phpBB versions 2.0.12 and earlier, as well as various other earlier versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-0614 enable?

CVE-2005-0614 enables remote code execution attacks that can lead to unauthorized access to the administrator account.

5

How can I determine if my phpBB installation is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0614?

You can determine your vulnerability by checking your phpBB version against the affected versions listed in the CVE-2005-0614 description.

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