CVE-2010-5067 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 8 Oct 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can bypass session timeouts and logout actions by leveraging static session cookies derived from passwords, retaining unauthorized access.

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-2010-5067?

CVE-2010-5067 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 uses static session cookies that depend only on a user's password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass timeout and logout actions, and retain access for a long period of time, by leveraging knowledge of a session cookie.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5067?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vwar Virtual War.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5067?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5067 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-5067 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-5067 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-62cp-m7mw-jrpc.