medium6.4
CVE-2006-0632
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by…
Impact
The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | Versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.5 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18727
- http://www.osvdb.org/22949
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18727
- http://www.osvdb.org/22949
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573