Vulnerability Description
token.cgi in Bugzilla 3.4rc1 through 3.4.1 places a password in a URL at the beginning of a login session that occurs immediately after a password reset, which allows context-dependent attackers to discover passwords by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Bugzilla | 3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36718Vendor Advisory
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.0.8/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36372Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022902
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=508189Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36718Vendor Advisory
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.0.8/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36372Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022902
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=508189Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3166?
CVE-2009-3166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). token.cgi in Bugzilla 3.4rc1 through 3.4.1 places a password in a URL at the beginning of a login session that occurs immediately after a password reset, which allows context-dependent attackers to di...
How severe is CVE-2009-3166?
CVE-2009-3166 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-2009-3166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Bugzilla.