Vulnerability Description
YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yabbforumsoftware | Yet Another Bulletin Board | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107703591314745&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9677Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107703591314745&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9677Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0294?
CVE-2004-0294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). YaBB 1 SP 1.3.1 displays different error messages when a user exists or not, which makes it easier for remote attackers to identify valid users and conduct a brute force password guessing attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0294?
CVE-2004-0294 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yabbforumsoftware Yet Another Bulletin Board.