Vulnerability Description
Simple Machines Forum (SMF), probably 1.1.4, relies on "randomly generated static" to hinder brute-force attacks on the WAV file (aka audio) CAPTCHA, which allows remote attackers to pass the CAPTCHA test via an automated attack that considers Hamming distances. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2007-3308.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines | Smf | 1.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3836
- http://www.rooksecurity.com/blog/?p=6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491128/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28866
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?P=c3696c2022b54fa50c5f341bf571
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42150
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3836
- http://www.rooksecurity.com/blog/?p=6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491128/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28866
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?P=c3696c2022b54fa50c5f341bf571
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42150
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2019?
CVE-2008-2019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Simple Machines Forum (SMF), probably 1.1.4, relies on "randomly generated static" to hinder brute-force attacks on the WAV file (aka audio) CAPTCHA, which allows remote attackers to pass the CAPTCHA ...
How severe is CVE-2008-2019?
CVE-2008-2019 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simple Machines Smf.