Description
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.
No summary for this CVE yet.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
simple machines
oss-projectaka smf, simple machines forum, simple machines smf
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42150
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3836
securityreason.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28866
securityfocus.com
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