CVE-2008-1484 Weak cryptography in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 24 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can determine new passwords via brute force due to predictable random number generation in the password reset feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-1484?

CVE-2008-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The password reset feature in PunBB 1.2.16 and earlier uses predictable random numbers based on the system time, which allows remote authenticated users to determine the new password via a brute force attack on a seed that is based on the approximate creation time of the targeted account. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5737.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1484?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Punbb Punbb.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1484?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1484 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-1484 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1484 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q3j2-cxwr-pv75.