A major flaw in UBB security has been discovered. I've patched it here at Flare. I've force-changed everyone's passwords. DO NOT RESET YOUR PASSWORD TO WHAT IT WAS BEFORE...
While I really don't think someone tried to pull the exploit on us, it could easily have happened without any of us knowing.
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Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on :
Test reply
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Posted by Saltah'na (Member # 33) on :
Bummer.
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Posted by Mythril (Member # 286) on :
I thought i got banned for a moment there
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Posted by Mucus (Member # 24) on :
Is this bug(exploit) present in all forums that use UBB?
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Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on :
All UBBs using 5.10 or later are subject to the exploit. This includes the freeware version. UBBs running the latest release of Freeware 2000 and UBB 5.43d are already patched. The TrekBBS is now patched, and Adam has closed up TNO. I'm currently auditing the source code for any further potential abuse....
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Posted by Fabrux (Member # 71) on :
Is anyone going to bother telling SFA?
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Posted by Saltah'na (Member # 33) on :
Well, I just checked over there, it appears that they don't know yet.
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Posted by Katana on :
We are on the mailing list and thus are informed (sans specifics), and thank you for your concern.
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Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on :
Right now there are still more bugs being patched... The most recently discovered one doesn't effect us due to it being a feature that we don't use.
It's my understanding that all UBB owners will be contacted by email...
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Posted by First of Two (Member # 16) on :
Ah, the wonders of modern technology... o_O
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Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :
Man, this new password will be a bitch to memorize.
