Vulnerability Description
Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.19, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by using the advanced-search feature on a database activity that has many records.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | 1.9.1 |
References
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=refs%2Fheads%2FMOODLE_22_STABLE
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76964
- http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=refs%2Fheads%2FMOODLE_22_STABLE
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/17/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76964
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3398?
CVE-2012-3398 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Moodle 1.9.x before 1.9.19, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, and 2.2.x before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU ...
How severe is CVE-2012-3398?
CVE-2012-3398 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3398?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moodle Moodle.