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Synthigence Forum/Chat Database Download Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA9284
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Release Date:
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2003-07-16
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Popularity:
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5,347 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | Synthigence Forum/Chat 1.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Synthigence Forum/Chat, which can be exploited by malicious people to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due to an access control error. Reportedly, anyone can download the database file "forum.mdb", which can be exploited to gain knowledge of various sensitive information (eg. the administrator password).
Example:
http://[victim]/[directory]/forum.mdb
The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.8. However, other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Restrict access to the file.
Provided and/or discovered by:
G00db0y (Zone-H)
Original Advisory:
http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=2694/
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