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>> Helpdesk software Hesk "admin_main.php" Authentication Bypass
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Title : Helpdesk software Hesk "admin_main.php" Authentication Bypass
VUPEN ID : VUPEN/ADV-2005-1572
CVE ID : CVE-2005-2843
CWE ID : CWE-
Rated as : Moderate Risk 
Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2005-08-30
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A vulnerability was identified Helpdesk software Hesk, which could be exploited by remote attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism. This flaw is due to an error in the "admin_main.php" script when accessed directly after a login failure, which could be exploited by remote attackers to bypass the authentication procedure and gain unauthorized access to a vulnerable application.
Affected Products
Helpdesk software Hesk version 0.92 and prior
Solution
Upgrade to Helpdesk software Hesk version 0.93 :
www.phpjunkyard.com/free-helpdesk-software.php
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1572
Credits
Vulnerability reported by s2b
ChangeLog
2005-08-30 : Initial release
Vulnerability Management
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