Vulnerability Description
feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed DOCTYPE declaration.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | <= 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/18Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/11ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43730Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44074Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1156.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46867
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680074ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=684877
- https://code.google.com/p/feedparser/issues/detail?id=91ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/18Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/11ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43730Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1156?
CVE-2011-1156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed DOCTYPE declaration.
How severe is CVE-2011-1156?
CVE-2011-1156 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-2011-1156?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mark Pilgrim Feedparser.