---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Mambo Search Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA28392 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/28392/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: Mambo 4.x http://secunia.com/product/872/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Mambo, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in the search component and module, which can be exploited to use lots of system resources. No further information is currently available. The vulnerability is reported in all 4.5.x and 4.6.x versions. SOLUTION: Mambo 4.6.x: http://mambo-code.org/gf/download/frsrelease/298/538/20080110-Mambo46x-SearchPatch.zip Mambo 4.5.5: http://mambo-code.org/gf/download/frsrelease/298/542/20080110-Mambo45x-SearchPatch.zip PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://forum.mambo-foundation.org/showthread.php?t=9651 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------