CVE-2008-2019: High severity simple machines forum vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2008

Updated

Simple Machines Forum (SMF), probably 1.1.4, relies on "randomly generated static" to hinder brute-force attacks on the WAV file (aka audio) CAPTCHA, which allows remote attackers to pass the CAPTCHA test via an automated attack that considers Hamming distances. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2007-3308.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Simple Machines SMF=1.1.4

Event History

Apr 30, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2019?

CVE-2008-2019 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation in brute-force attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2019?

To fix CVE-2008-2019, it is recommended to upgrade Simple Machines Forum to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What does CVE-2008-2019 exploit in Simple Machines Forum?

CVE-2008-2019 exploits the audio CAPTCHA implementation in Simple Machines Forum, allowing automated bypassing of the CAPTCHA.

Which version of Simple Machines Forum is affected by CVE-2008-2019?

CVE-2008-2019 specifically affects version 1.1.4 of Simple Machines Forum.

What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2008-2019?

CVE-2008-2019 allows remote attackers to perform automated attacks against the audio CAPTCHA.