OSVDB ID: 84750

Title: Hotblocks Module for Drupal Recursively Embedded Hotblock Handling Infinite Loop Remote DoS

Info

Disclosure

Aug 15, 2012

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 15, 2012

Solution

Aug 15, 2012

Description

Hotblocks Module for Drupal contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs during the handling of a hotblock that is recursively embedded in another hotblock. This will result in an infinite loop and a loss of availability for the program.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

Upgrade to version 6.x-1.8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Justin Dodge

Hotblocks Module for Drupal

6.x-1.7

References

CVE ID: 2012-5704 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 50274
Related OSVDB ID: 84751
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://drupal.org/node/1732828
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://drupal.org/node/1732946
Other Advisory URL: http://www.madirish.net/543
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/1

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/84750