PHP prior 5.1.0 Crypto mt_rand numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHP. Affected by this vulnerability is the function mt_rand of the component Crypto. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4107. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function mt_rand of the component Crypto. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The (1) rand and (2) mt_rand functions in PHP 5.2.6 do not produce cryptographically strong random numbers, which allows attackers to leverage exposures in products that rely on these functions for security-relevant functionality, as demonstrated by the password-reset functionality in Joomla! 1.5.x and WordPress before 2.6.2, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2107, CVE-2008-2108, and CVE-2008-4102.

The weakness was presented 09/08/2008 by Stefan Esser (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4107 since 09/15/2008. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34173 (Fedora 8 : wordpress-2.6.2-1.fc8 (2008-7760)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 5.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45956), Tenable (34173), SecurityFocus (BID 31115†), OSVDB (48700†) and Secunia (SA31737†). See VDB-3825 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 34173
Nessus Name: Fedora 8 : wordpress-2.6.2-1.fc8 (2008-7760)
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OpenVAS ID: 860647
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 5.1.0

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08/02/2021 +2330 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Stefan Esser
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4107 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4107
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44088
X-Force: 45956
SecurityFocus: 31115 - WordPress Random Password Generation Insufficient Entropy Weakness
Secunia: 31737 - WordPress Insecure Password Generation Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 48700 - WordPress mt_rand() Function RNG Weakness
SecurityTracker: 1020869 - WordPress SQL Truncation and Password Generation Flaw Lets Remote Users Determine the Administrator's Password
Vulnerability Center: 27939 - \x27rand\x27 and \x27mt_rand\x27 Functions in PHP 5.2.6 Remote Bypass Restriction Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2008-2553

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

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/02/2021 09:05
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (64), 03/08/2017 21:24 (21), 08/02/2021 09:05 (3)
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