Vulnerability Description
The highlighting functionality in geshi.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an XML sequence containing an opening delimiter without a closing delimiter, as demonstrated using "<".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geshi | Geshi | <= 1.0.7.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://geshi.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/geshi/trunk/geshi-1.0.X/src/geshi.php?r1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/20/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32377
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46769
- http://geshi.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/geshi/trunk/geshi-1.0.X/src/geshi.php?r1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/20/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32377
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46769
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5185?
CVE-2008-5185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The highlighting functionality in geshi.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an XML sequence containing an opening delimiter without a clo...
How severe is CVE-2008-5185?
CVE-2008-5185 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Geshi Geshi.