CVE-2006-0632
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Feb 10, 2006
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2024
- Reserved
- Feb 10, 2006
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.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- 20060205 Easily exploitable Pseudo Random Number generator in phpbb version 2.0.19 and under.mailing-list
- http://www.r-security.net/tutorials/view/readtutorial.php?id=4
- 18727third-party-advisory
- ADV-2006-0461vdb-entry
- phpbb-weak-rnd(24573)vdb-entry
- 22949vdb-entry
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