Vulnerability Description
Session fixation vulnerability in the forgot password mechanism in Revive Adserver before 4.0.1, when setting a new password, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session ID.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Revive-Adserver | Revive Adserver | <= 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95875
- https://www.revive-adserver.com/security/revive-sa-2017-001/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95875
- https://www.revive-adserver.com/security/revive-sa-2017-001/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5831?
CVE-2017-5831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Session fixation vulnerability in the forgot password mechanism in Revive Adserver before 4.0.1, when setting a new password, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session ID.
How severe is CVE-2017-5831?
CVE-2017-5831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Revive-Adserver Revive Adserver.