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CVE-2012-1581

MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote

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Summary

MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users.

Timeline

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Affected versions

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    Version range not reported

References 8

bugzilla.wikimedia.org

openwall.com

lists.wikimedia.org

secunia.com

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

securityfocus.com