VDB-47400 · CVE-2008-6549 · OSVDB 48876

MoinMo MoinMoin 1.6.1 config/multiconfig.py password_checker denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MoinMo MoinMoin 1.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function password_checker of the file config/multiconfig.py. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-6549. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MoinMo MoinMoin 1.6.1 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function password_checker of the file config/multiconfig.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors.

The weakness was published 03/24/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at osvdb.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-6549 since 03/29/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (48876†). Similar entry is available at VDB-47399. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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03/24/2008 🔍
10/06/2008 +196 days 🔍
03/29/2009 +173 days 🔍
03/29/2009 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2179 days 🔍
09/15/2017 +913 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-6549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47400
OSVDB: 48876 - MoinMoin config/multiconfig.py password_checker Function DoS

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 09/15/2017 12:11
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (51), 09/15/2017 12:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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