CVE-2017-17097 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can take over admin accounts by predicting date-based passwords generated during unauthenticated password resets.
- 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-2017-17097?
CVE-2017-17097 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) 2.x has a password reset procedure that immediately resets passwords upon an unauthenticated request, and then sends e-mail with a predictable (date-based) password to the admin, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by predicting this new password. This is related to the use of gmdate for password creation in fn_connect.php.
Weakness: CWE-640
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gps-Server Gps Tracking Software.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqjh-4hfv-gw8h.