CVE-2013-4570
Published May 12, 2014 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
The zend_inline_hash_func function in php-luasandbox in the Scribuntu extension for MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to converting Lua data structures to PHP, as demonstrated by passing { [{}] = 1 } to a module function.
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QFinch assessment
The zend_inline_hash_func function in php-luasandbox in the Scribuntu extension for MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to converting Lua data structures to PHP, as demonstrated by passing { [{}] = 1 } to a module function.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- [MediaWiki-announce] 20140114 MediaWiki Security Releases: 1.22.1, 1.21.4 and 1.19.10 ↗
- bugzilla.wikimedia.org ↗
Record history
Published May 12, 2014 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026