[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16097: wordpress and float error causes server to exceed resources

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#16097: wordpress and float error causes server to exceed resources
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 Reporter:  fristopher    |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General       |    Version:  3.0.4
 Severity:  critical      |   Keywords:
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 as seen here

 http://www.exploringbinary.com/php-hangs-on-numeric-
 value-2-2250738585072011e-308/

 would work for http://domain.com/?orderby=2.2250738585072011e-308

 I know this is a php bug, but it happens to wordpress sites, and could be
 used as a denial of service, if people keep making requests.

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