CVE-2015-6733
First published: Tue Sep 01 2015(Updated: )
GeSHi, as used in the SyntaxHighlight_GeSHi extension and MediaWiki before 1.23.10, 1.24.x before 1.24.3, and 1.25.x before 1.25.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | <=1.23.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.24.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.24.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.24.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.25.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.25.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/165193.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/12/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/27/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76361
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-August/000179.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T101608
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-05
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6733?
CVE-2015-6733 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to significant resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6733?
To address CVE-2015-6733, upgrade to MediaWiki versions 1.23.10, 1.24.3, or 1.25.2 or later.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2015-6733?
CVE-2015-6733 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.23.10, 1.24.x before 1.24.3, and 1.25.x before 1.25.2.
Can CVE-2015-6733 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6733 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service.
What impact does CVE-2015-6733 have on server performance?
CVE-2015-6733 can lead to excessive resource consumption, negatively impacting server performance.
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- version/mediawiki/1.25.1