[VulnWatch] Re: phpbb 2.0.15 released - patches high critical vuln

From: Paul Laudanski (zx@private)
Date: Thu May 12 2005 - 15:13:42 PDT


As expected, today was supposed to be full-disclosure on this
vulnerability.  On further evaluation, another vendor must be contacted as
the vulnerability permits a users computer to be hijacked.  Surely there
is enough of that going on with current spyware/adware.  That vendor has
been sent an email today, and we'll respond back to the lists with a
followup shortly.

Eventually we'll get to releasing the full disclosure, however, at this 
stage, it is a much bigger issue than just phpbb and we want to play it 
safe for the greater community-at-large.

On Sun, 8 May 2005, Paul Laudanski wrote:

> re: http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=288194
> 
> A high risk bbcode.php vulnerability is patched with this version, at the
> very least please patch it via the link above.  It was discovered by
> Papados and patched by myself.  In agreement with phpbb.com, we'll
> (CastleCops) release the full details in five days.  A CVE has been
> obtained.

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