CVE-2008-4102
First published: Thu Sep 18 2008(Updated: )
Joomla! 1.5 before 1.5.7 initializes PHP's PRNG with a weak seed, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the pseudo-random values produced by PHP's mt_rand function, as demonstrated by guessing password reset tokens, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3681.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122118210029084&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122152798516853&w=2
- http://www.suspekt.org/2008/08/17/mt_srand-and-not-so-random-numbers/
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122115344915232&w=2
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/272-20080902-core-random-number-generation-flaw.html
- http://www.sektioneins.de/advisories/SE-2008-04.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31789
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496237/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4102?
CVE-2008-4102 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to predict the output of PHP's mt_rand function.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4102?
To fix CVE-2008-4102, it is recommended to upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.7 or later, where the issue is resolved.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-4102?
CVE-2008-4102 affects Joomla! versions 1.5 through 1.5.6.
What impact does CVE-2008-4102 have on security?
CVE-2008-4102 can compromise the security of user accounts by allowing attackers to easily guess password reset tokens.
Is CVE-2008-4102 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2008-4102 is not considered critical, it poses a significant risk to user account security and should be addressed promptly.
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