CVE-2015-6812
First published: Fri Sep 04 2015(Updated: )
Invision Power Services IPS Community Suite (aka Invision Power Board, IPB, or Power Board) before 4.0.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and memory consumption) via a crafted URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Invision Community | <=4.0.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6812?
CVE-2015-6812 has a severity rating classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6812?
To fix CVE-2015-6812, upgrade your Invision Power Board to version 4.0.12.1 or later.
What type of attacks does CVE-2015-6812 enable?
CVE-2015-6812 enables remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks through crafted URLs.
Which versions of Invision Power Board are affected by CVE-2015-6812?
Versions of Invision Power Board prior to 4.0.12.1 are affected by CVE-2015-6812.
What can I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2015-6812?
If you cannot upgrade, consider implementing rate limiting and filtering to mitigate potential exploitation of CVE-2015-6812.
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