CVE-2015-2936
First published: Mon Apr 13 2015(Updated: )
MediaWiki 1.24.x before 1.24.2, when using PBKDF2 for password hashing, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.24.0 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.24.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:200
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73477
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-March/000175.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T64685
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-05
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2936?
CVE-2015-2936 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by consuming CPU resources.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2936?
To address CVE-2015-2936, it is recommended to upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.24.2 or later.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2015-2936?
CVE-2015-2936 affects MediaWiki versions 1.24.0 and 1.24.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-2936 enable?
CVE-2015-2936 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through the use of long passwords.
Is CVE-2015-2936 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-2936 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over the network.
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