Vulnerability Description
python_scripts.py in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large value, related to formatColumns.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | <= 4.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1194.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/blob/4.2.3/docs/CHANGES.txt
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/15Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1194.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/blob/4.2.3/docs/CHANGES.txt
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/15Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5499?
CVE-2012-5499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). python_scripts.py in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large value, related to formatColumns.
How severe is CVE-2012-5499?
CVE-2012-5499 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-2012-5499?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.