CVE-2011-2772

Description

The get_dataroot_image_path function in lib/file.php in Mahara before 1.4.1 does not properly validate uploaded image files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a (1) large or (2) invalid image.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://security.debian.org/debian-security/pool/updates/main/m/mahara/mahara_1.2.6-2+squeeze3.debian.tar.gz patch
https://launchpad.net/mahara/+milestone/1.4.1 patch
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/784978
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2334 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/46719 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2772?
CVE-2011-2772 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2772?
To fix CVE-2011-2772, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2772 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2772 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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