Yazd Discussion Forum unspecified security bypass
| yazd-unspecified-security-bypass (29994) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Yazd Discussion Forum could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an unspecified vulnerability in assembling permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain additional permissions for the forum and other sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- Yasna, Yazd Discussion Forum prior to 3.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Yazd Discussion Forum (3.0 beta or later), available from the Yazd Discussion Forum Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Forum Software Web site, Yazd Discussion Forum Software at http://www.forumsoftware.ca/.
- SourceForge.net: Files, Yazd Discussion Forum Software - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: Yazd 3.0 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=39239&release_id=460547.
- BID-20889: Yasna Yazd Discussion Forum Insecure Default Permission Handling Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Nov 03, 2006
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