CVE-2010-4626

Summary

The my_rand function in functions.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) before 1.4.12 does not properly use the PHP mt_rand function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to an arbitrary account by requesting a reset of the account's password, and then conducting a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://dev.mybboard.net/issues/843
• http://blog.mybb.com/2010/04/13/mybb-1-4-12-released-security-maintenance-update/
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/08/7
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64516
• http://dev.mybboard.net/projects/mybb/repository/revisions/4872
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/11/8
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/2

References

• http://dev.mybboard.net/issues/843
• http://blog.mybb.com/2010/04/13/mybb-1-4-12-released-security-maintenance-update/
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/08/7
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64516
• http://dev.mybboard.net/projects/mybb/repository/revisions/4872
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/11/8
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/2

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