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CVE-2012-1109 is an old denial-of-service issue in Python mwlib versions 0.13 through 0.13.4. When mwlib parses certain #iferror magic functions, the parser can be disrupted enough to deny service. Business impact is likely limited to systems that still use these mwlib versions for wiki rendering or export. Exposure is most likely in legacy wiki publishing, rendering, or document-export workflows that embed Python mwlib 0.13 through 0.13.4 and process user-controlled wiki markup. Treat as a targeted legacy dependency cleanup item. Prioritize quickly if mwlib parses externally supplied wiki content; otherwise schedule remediation through normal maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade mwlib to 0.13.5 or a later maintained replacement.; Inventory applications and build artifacts for mwlib 0.13 through 0.13.4.; Restrict untrusted wiki markup ingestion where mwlib remains deployed..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1109CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52577CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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