mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
BID:52303
Info
mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 52303 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-1109 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 05 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 05 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Vincent Danen of Red Hat Security Response Team |
| Vulnerable: |
PediaPress mwlib 0.13.4 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
PediaPress mwlib 0.13.5 |
Discussion
mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
mwlib is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the application, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.
mwlib versions prior to 0.13.5 are vulnerable.
mwlib is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the application, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.
mwlib versions prior to 0.13.5 are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit.
Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit.
Solution / Fix
mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
References
mwlib '#iferror magic' Function Denial Of Service Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Bug 800064 - mwlib: denial of service when parsing #iferror magic functions (Vincent Danen)
- CVE request: mwlib < 0.13.5 DoS flaw (Vincent Danen)
- mwlib Homepage (PediaPress)