CVE-2006-6840: Critical severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 2.0.22 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to a "negative start parameter."
Affected Software
4 affected components
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.21
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.20
Phpbb Group Phpbb=1.2.4_rc3
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.18
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 3, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6840?
The severity of CVE-2006-6840 is currently unspecified due to its unknown impact.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6840?
To fix CVE-2006-6840, upgrade to phpBB version 2.0.22 or later.
3
What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2006-6840?
CVE-2006-6840 affects phpBB versions 2.0.20, 2.0.21, and 1.2.4_rc3.
4
Can CVE-2006-6840 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6840 has remote attack vectors.
5
What does the "negative start parameter" refer to in CVE-2006-6840?
The "negative start parameter" in CVE-2006-6840 is related to a specific vulnerability condition that is unspecified.