Apache Subversion up to 1.14.4 Incomplete Fix CVE-2013-1968 mod_dav_svn denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Subversion up to 1.14.4 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function mod_dav_svn of the component Incomplete Fix CVE-2013-1968. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-46901. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Subversion up to 1.14.4. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function mod_dav_svn of the component Incomplete Fix CVE-2013-1968. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Repositories served via other access methods are not affected.

The advisory is shared at subversion.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-46901 since 09/13/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213027 (Fedora 41 : subversion (2024-93e88b1c0d)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.14.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (213027). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 213027
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : subversion (2024-93e88b1c0d)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Subversion 1.14.5

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09/13/2024 🔍
12/09/2024 +87 days 🔍
12/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/15/2025 +218 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: subversion.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-46901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-46901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287297

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2024 07:40
Updated: 07/15/2025 19:11
Changes: 12/09/2024 07:40 (55), 12/09/2024 11:20 (12), 12/15/2024 11:11 (2), 04/14/2025 02:00 (1), 07/15/2025 19:11 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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