CVE-2004-0294 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid users via distinct error messages, facilitating brute-force password attacks against the YaBB forum.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0294?
CVE-2004-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.
Weakness: CWE-203
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yabbforumsoftware Yet Another Bulletin Board.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0294 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0294 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0294 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjvj-mxx4-qrvq.