CVE-2013-2564: Medium severity Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2014
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Updated

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and bandwidth consumption) by uploading a crafted file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms=4.6.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2564?

CVE-2013-2564 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2013-2564 affect Mambo CMS 4.6.5?

CVE-2013-2564 affects Mambo CMS 4.6.5 by allowing remote attackers to exploit file uploads to consume memory and bandwidth.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2013-2564?

The impact of CVE-2013-2564 is denial of service, leading to decreased performance or complete unavailability of the Mambo CMS.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2013-2564?

Mitigation for CVE-2013-2564 involves restricting file uploads and implementing file type validation to prevent malicious files.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2564?

There is no official patch for CVE-2013-2564, so upgrading to a more secure version or implementing security measures is recommended.

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