First published: Tue Nov 04 2008(Updated: )
MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.4.2 uses insufficient randomness to compose filenames of uploaded files used as attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read these files by guessing filenames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Mybb Mybb | =1.4.2 | |
=1.4.2 |
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CVE-2008-4929 has a medium severity level due to the potential for information disclosure.
Fix CVE-2008-4929 by upgrading to a later version of MyBB that addresses the insufficient randomness in filename generation.
The consequences of CVE-2008-4929 include unauthorized access to uploaded files if their filenames can be guessed.
Users of MyBB version 1.4.2 are affected by CVE-2008-4929.
There is no specific patch, but upgrading to a newer version of MyBB resolves the vulnerability associated with CVE-2008-4929.