CVE-2008-6549

N/A Unknown
Published: March 30, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/48876
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/48876
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
68th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

moinmo