CVE-2024-25978: Msa-24-0001: denial of service risk in file picker unzip functionality
First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )
Insufficient file size checks resulted in a denial of service risk in the file picker's unzip functionality.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/moodle | <4.3.3 | 4.3.3 |
| redhat/4.2.6 and | <4.1.9 | 4.1.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | <4.1.9 | 4.1.9 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.6 | 4.2.6 |
| composer/moodle/moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.3 | 4.3.3 |
| Moodle | >=4.1.0<4.1.9 | |
| Moodle | >=4.2.0<4.2.6 | |
| Moodle | >=4.3.0<4.3.3 | |
| Fedora | =38 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-74641
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264901
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264074
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=455634
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25978
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/9ba14233597480fb78c04d531050c090de4e60a2
- https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/a73e0ac76d77b67602f91bb211962813d60bc573
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-487g-3m3v-hjhq (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KXGBYJ43BUEBUAQZU3DT5I5A3YLF47CB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KXGBYJ43BUEBUAQZU3DT5I5A3YLF47CB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25978?
CVE-2024-25978 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to insufficient file size checks in the file picker’s unzip functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25978?
To fix CVE-2024-25978, upgrade Moodle to at least version 4.1.9, 4.2.6, or 4.3.3 depending on your current version.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-25978?
CVE-2024-25978 affects multiple versions of Moodle including versions below 4.1.9 and certain ranges of versions 4.2.0 to 4.2.6, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.3.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-25978?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-25978 includes service unavailability resulting from the exploitation of the denial of service vulnerability.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-25978?
Yes, a patch is available through the respective Moodle updates for affected versions.
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