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fris · 01-04-2011, 10:13 AM

their is a float issue with php and it could be used for a denial of service attack, by simply visiting the url with many connections, like using apache benchmark tool. I submitted the bug to the wordpress trac.

just a warning/heads up.

http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/16097

01-04-2011, 10:13 AM
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	possible dos attack with wordpress + php float issues with non cached sites their is a float issue with php and it could be used for a denial of service attack, by simply visiting the url with many connections, like using apache benchmark tool. I submitted the bug to the wordpress trac. just a warning/heads up. http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/16097 __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff