CVE-2016-2564
First published: Sun Apr 23 2017(Updated: )
Invision Power Services (IPS) Community Suite before 4.1.9 makes session hijack easier by relying on the PHP uniqid function without the more_entropy flag. Attackers can guess an Invision Power Board session cookie if they can predict the exact time of cookie generation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Invision Community | <=4.1.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2564?
CVE-2016-2564 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2564?
To fix CVE-2016-2564, upgrade your Invision Power Board to version 4.1.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-2564 enable?
CVE-2016-2564 enables session hijacking by allowing attackers to predict and guess session cookies.
Which versions of Invision Power Board are affected by CVE-2016-2564?
CVE-2016-2564 affects all versions of Invision Power Board before 4.1.9.
What is the cause of CVE-2016-2564?
CVE-2016-2564 is caused by the use of the PHP uniqid function without the more_entropy flag, making session cookie generation predictable.
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