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CVE-2012-4885

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

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CVE-2012-4885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wikitext parser in MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain input, as demonstrated by the padleft function.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wikitext parser in MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain input, as demonstrated by the padleft function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediawikiMediawiki1.17
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.18
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4885?
The wikitext parser in MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain input, as demonstrated by the padleft function.
How severe is CVE-2012-4885?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4885?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST