CVE-2006-0450: Medium severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability
phpBB 2.0.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by (1) registering many users through profile.php or (2) using search.php to search in a certain way that confuses the database.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0450?
CVE-2006-0450 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2006-0450 affect phpBB?
CVE-2006-0450 allows remote attackers to crash the application by exploiting user registration or search functionalities.
What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2006-0450?
phpBB versions 2.0.19 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-0450.
How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2006-0450?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0450, consider upgrading to the latest version of phpBB that is not susceptible to this vulnerability.
What should I do if my site is running an affected version of phpBB due to CVE-2006-0450?
If your site is running an affected version, you should immediately implement measures to restrict user registrations and search functionalities until an upgrade can be performed.