Vulnerability Description
MediaWiki 1.24.x before 1.24.2, when using PBKDF2 for password hashing, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long password.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.24.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:200
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73477
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-March/000175.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T64685
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-05
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:200
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73477
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-March/000175.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T64685
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2936?
CVE-2015-2936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). MediaWiki 1.24.x before 1.24.2, when using PBKDF2 for password hashing, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long password.
How severe is CVE-2015-2936?
CVE-2015-2936 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.