Description
The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2009-0008 | The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors. |
Github GHSA |
GHSA-wjjc-m3fc-fcm8 | MoinMoin Denial of Service vulnerability via password_checker function |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-17T00:46:49.608Z
Reserved: 2009-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-6549
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-03-30T01:30:00.517
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-6549
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Github GHSA