Description
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
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
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References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424074/100/0/threaded ↗
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4 ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18727 ↗
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0461 ↗
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24573 ↗
- http://www.osvdb.org/22949 ↗