CVE-2008-6549 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moinmo	Moinmoin	1.6.1

References

http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546Exploit
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/48876
http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546Exploit
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/48876

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-6549?

CVE-2008-6549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a deni...

How severe is CVE-2008-6549?

CVE-2008-6549 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-2008-6549?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moinmo Moinmoin.