Simple Machines SMF 1.1.4 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Simple Machines SMF 1.1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-2019. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Simple Machines SMF 1.1.4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 04/29/2008 by Michael Brooks (Website). The advisory is shared for download at simplemachines.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-2019 since 04/29/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42150) and SecurityFocus (BID 28866†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-43101 and VDB-43100. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/21/2008 🔍
04/29/2008 +8 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2512 days 🔍
09/23/2018 +1287 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: simplemachines.org
Researcher: Michael Brooks
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-2019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42196
X-Force: 42150 - Simple Machines Forum (SMF) CAPTCHA weak security
SecurityFocus: 28866 - SMF Audio CAPTCHA Security Bypass Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 09/23/2018 08:46
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (48), 09/23/2018 08:46 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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