The gen_rand_string function in phpBB 2.0.19 uses insufficiently random data (small value space) to create the activation key ("validation ID") that is sent by e-mail when establishing a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the key and modify passwords for existing accounts or create new accounts.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T16:41:28.998Z

Reserved: 2006-02-10T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2006-0632

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2006-02-10T11:02:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Link: CVE-2006-0632

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