CVE-2008-3969
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in BitlBee before 1.2.3 allow remote attackers to "overwrite" and "hijack" existing accounts via unknown vectors related to "inconsistent handling of the USTATUS_IDENTIFIED state." NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3920.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
bitlbee
oss-projectaka bitlbee-libpurple, bitlbee libpurple
fedoraproject
oss-project·USaka fedora project
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/08/1
openwall.com
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00587.html
redhat.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31342
securityfocus.com
and 8 more references View all →
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