CVE-2012-5704
First published: Thu Nov 01 2012(Updated: )
The Hotblocks module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer hotblocks" permission to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and time out) via a block that references itself.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.5 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.6 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.7 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.x-dev | |
| Drupal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5704?
CVE-2012-5704 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5704?
To fix CVE-2012-5704, upgrade the Hotblocks module to version 6.x-1.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5704?
CVE-2012-5704 affects remote authenticated users with the 'administer hotblocks' permission on Drupal instances using vulnerable Hotblocks module versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-5704?
The impact of CVE-2012-5704 is a denial of service resulting from an infinite loop when a block references itself.
Which versions of Hotblocks are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5704?
Versions 6.x-1.5, 6.x-1.6, 6.x-1.7, and any 6.x-1.x-dev version of Hotblocks are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5704.
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