CVE-2004-2340 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login fields in PunkBuster Screenshot Database Alpha 6, though the report's accuracy is disputed.
- 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-2004-2340?
CVE-2004-2340 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
** UNVERIFIABLE ** SQL injection vulnerability in PunkBuster Screenshot Database (PB-DB) Alpha 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username and password fields of the login form. NOTE: the original vulnerability report contains several significant inconsistencies that make it unclear whether the report is accurate, including (1) PB-DB is really the "PunkBuster Screenshot Database" and not "PunkBuster" itself; (2) there is no apparent association between PunkBuster and "Punky Brewster"; (3) the claimed source code is not anywhere in Alpha 6.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Even Balance Punkbuster Database.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2004-2340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79rf-5qc8-xrp9.