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CVSTrac text output formatter DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks CVSTrac version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a CGI script or is itself subject to a
denial of service attack.

Description :

According to its version number, the version of CVSTrac installed on
the remote host contains a flaw related to its Wiki-style text output
formatter that may permit a possible hacker to cause a partial denial of service,
depending on the pages requested.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458455/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Upgrade to CVSTrac 2.0.1 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 1.9
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 22296

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 David Maciejak

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