CVE-2006-1028: High severity Joomla joomla vulnerability
Published Mar 7, 2006
·Updated
feedcreator.class.php (aka the syndication component) in Joomla! 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stressed file cache) by creating many files via filenames in the feed parameter to index.php.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla joomla=1.0.7
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 7, 2006
CVE Published
12:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1028?
CVE-2006-1028 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1028?
To fix CVE-2006-1028, upgrade Joomla! to a version higher than 1.0.7 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1028?
CVE-2006-1028 specifically affects Joomla! version 1.0.7.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-1028?
CVE-2006-1028 is associated with remote denial of service attacks through file creation.
5
Can CVE-2006-1028 lead to server overload?
Yes, CVE-2006-1028 can cause a server overload by stressing the file cache due to excessive file creation.