CVE-2008-1484
First published: Mon Mar 24 2008(Updated: )
The password reset feature in PunBB 1.2.16 and earlier uses predictable random numbers based on the system time, which allows remote authenticated users to determine the new password via a brute force attack on a seed that is based on the approximate creation time of the targeted account. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5737.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PunBB | =1.2.3 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.7 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_beta2 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.5 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.10 | |
| PunBB | =1.0 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.1 | |
| PunBB | =1.1.5 | |
| PunBB | =1.1 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.14 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.13 | |
| PunBB | =1.0.1 | |
| PunBB | =1.1.1 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.15 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_beta3 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.12 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_rc1 | |
| PunBB | =1.1.3 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_rc2 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_beta1 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.4 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.11 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.8 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.2 | |
| PunBB | =1.2 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.16 | |
| PunBB | =1.1.4 | |
| PunBB | =1.0_alpha | |
| PunBB | =1.2.6 | |
| PunBB | =1.1.2 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://sektioneins.de/advisories/SE-2008-01.txt
- http://punbb.org/download/changelogs/1.2.16_to_1.2.17.txt
- http://punbb.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=18460
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29043
- http://osvdb.org/45561
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5165
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488408/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1484?
CVE-2008-1484 has a medium severity level due to its potential for allowing unauthorized password access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1484?
To fix CVE-2008-1484, upgrade to PunBB version 1.2.17 or later, which addresses the predictable random number generation issues.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-1484?
CVE-2008-1484 affects PunBB versions 1.2.16 and earlier.
Can CVE-2008-1484 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1484 can be exploited by remote authenticated users through a brute force attack.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1484?
The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1484 is a predictable random number generation used in the password reset feature, allowing password determination.
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