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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0178
Vulnerability in vBulletin
23 July 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: vBulletin
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Unauthorised Access -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Sunday, August 22 2010
OVERVIEW
vBulletin has released a security patch to address a vulnerability
in version 3.8.6.
IMPACT
Limited information about the vulnerability is available on the
vendor's public site:
"It has come to our attention that 3.8.6 contains a security
exploit related to the FAQ." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor has provided installation and download instructions
on their website. [1]
The Release 3.8.6 PL1 Security Patch is available for download
from the member site. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] Security Patch Release
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?357818-Security-Patch-Release-3.8.6-PL1
[2] 3.8.6 PL1 patch
http://members.vbulletin.com
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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