Vulnerability Description
Piwik before 1.1 does not properly limit the number of files stored under tmp/sessions/, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inode consumption) by establishing many sessions.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matomo | Matomo | <= 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev.piwik.org/trac/ticket/1279#comment:13
- http://dev.piwik.org/trac/ticket/1910
- http://osvdb.org/70381
- http://piwik.org/blog/2011/01/piwik-1-1-2/Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45787
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64638
- http://dev.piwik.org/trac/ticket/1279#comment:13
- http://dev.piwik.org/trac/ticket/1910
- http://osvdb.org/70381
- http://piwik.org/blog/2011/01/piwik-1-1-2/Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45787
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64638
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0401?
CVE-2011-0401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Piwik before 1.1 does not properly limit the number of files stored under tmp/sessions/, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inode consumption) by establishing many sessio...
How severe is CVE-2011-0401?
CVE-2011-0401 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-2011-0401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matomo Matomo.