Apache Subversion up to 1.7.8 mod_dav_svn null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Subversion (Versioning Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component mod_dav_svn. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.6.x through 1.6.20 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a PROPFIND request for an activity URL.

The weakness was shared 05/02/2013 as Bug 929093 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1849. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/02/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80777 (Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : subversion (cve_2009_0179_denial_of1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121468 (Apache Subversion "mod_dav_svn" Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (80777).

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 80777
Nessus Name: Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : subversion (cve_2009_0179_denial_of1)
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OpenVAS ID: 802055
OpenVAS Name: Apache Subversion mod_dav_svn Module Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Bug 929093
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1849 (🔍)
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Vulnerability Center: 39276 - Subversion \x27mod_dav_svn\x27 Module PROPFIND Requests Remote DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2013-1849, Medium
SecurityFocus: 58896

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Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/02/2022 14:28
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (68), 04/28/2017 08:49 (2), 01/02/2022 14:24 (3), 01/02/2022 14:28 (1)
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