CVE-2013-1816: Input Validation
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by sending a specially crafted request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mediawiki | 1:1.35.13-1+deb11u2 1:1.39.7-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.8-1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <1.19.4 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | >=1.20.0<1.20.3 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Fedora | =18 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-21.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58306
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88360
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1816
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1816?
CVE-2013-1816 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1816?
To fix CVE-2013-1816, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.19.4 or later, or version 1.20.3 or later.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2013-1816?
Versions of MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 are affected by CVE-2013-1816.
Can CVE-2013-1816 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2013-1816 remotely by sending specially crafted requests.
What impact does CVE-2013-1816 have on systems?
CVE-2013-1816 can cause a denial of service, resulting in application crashes and potential downtime.
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