OSVDB ID: 2038 Title: DCForum retrieve_password.pl Predictable Password |
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Description |
DCForum contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to predict newly created account passwords. The issue is due to a flaw in the method retrieve_password.pl uses when generating passwords. New passwords are created based on user information and session ID information, which is easily predictable. |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |