CVE-2011-4321

Summary

The password reset functionality in Joomla! 1.5.x through 1.5.24 uses weak random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.

Impact & exploitability

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

• NVD record
• http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/375-20111103-core-password-change
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/21/1