CVE-2005-3417 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Nov 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass security mechanisms and modify global variables in phpBB when register_long_arrays is disabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-3417?

CVE-2005-3417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 1 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier, when the register_long_arrays directive is disabled, allows remote attackers to modify global variables and bypass security mechanisms because PHP does not define the associated HTTP_* variables.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3417?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-3417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh6q-g7pw-7m6r.