Vulnerability identifier: #VU18414

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9826

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpBB
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: phpBB Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due unspecified error within the fulltext search component. A remote attacker can perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpBB: 3.0.0 - 3.2.5

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/29/3
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00004.html
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2509941

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.