20386 : phpBB GPC Variable Set register_globals Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-10-31

Description

phpBB contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to bypass the globals deregistration code. The issue is triggered due to an error where global variables defined by the user are not properly unset. It is possible that the flaw may allow cross site scripting and SQL injection attacks, and/or execution of arbitrary PHP code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.18 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

phpBB Group

phpBB

2.0.17

References

Security Tracker: 1015121
Bugtraq ID: 15243
Secunia Advisory ID: 17366 18098
CVE ID: 2005-3415 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 20387 20388 20389 20390 20391 20413 20414
ISS X-Force ID: 22914
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0637.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-925
Other Advisory URL: http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_172005.75.html
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelog#2017

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Stefan Esser - sesserhardened-php.net - www.hardened-php.net

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-11-03 | Disagree?

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