Apache Subversion up to 1.6.16 mod_dav_svn resource management

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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in Apache Subversion and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mod_dav_svn. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-1783. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Subversion (Versioning Software). This affects an unknown part of the component mod_dav_svn. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
The mod_dav_svn module for the Apache HTTP Server, as distributed in Apache Subversion 1.5.x and 1.6.x before 1.6.17, when the SVNPathAuthz short_circuit option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption) in opportunistic circumstances by requesting data.
The weakness was published 06/06/2011 by Ivan Zhakov with Apache Software Foundation as Bug 709112 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-1783. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55001 (CentOS 5 : subversion (CESA-2011:0862)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119311 (Apache Subversion Multiple Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading to version 1.6.5 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (67803), Tenable (55001), SecurityFocus (BID 48091†), SecurityTracker (ID 1025618†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31719†). Similar entries are available at VDB-57587 and VDB-57584. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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Version
- 1.5.0
- 1.5.1
- 1.5.2
- 1.5.3
- 1.5.4
- 1.5.5
- 1.5.6
- 1.5.7
- 1.5.8
- 1.6.0
- 1.6.1
- 1.6.2
- 1.6.3
- 1.6.4
- 1.6.5
- 1.6.6
- 1.6.7
- 1.6.8
- 1.6.9
- 1.6.10
- 1.6.11
- 1.6.12
- 1.6.13
- 1.6.14
- 1.6.15
- 1.6.16
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Resource managementCWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 55001
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : subversion (CESA-2011:0862)
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OpenVAS ID: 69958
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2251-1 (subversion)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Subversion 1.6.5
Timeline
04/19/2011 🔍06/02/2011 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: Bug 709112
Researcher: Ivan Zhakov
Organization: Apache Software Foundation
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1783 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1783
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57585
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X-Force: 67803
SecurityFocus: 48091 - Subversion 'mod_dav_svn' Multiple Denial of Service and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 44633
SecurityTracker: 1025618
Vulnerability Center: 31719 - Apache Subversion 1.5-1.5.8 and 1.6-1.6.16 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability, High
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Entry
Created: 03/23/2015 16:50Updated: 12/08/2024 21:08
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (65), 03/23/2017 17:00 (10), 11/08/2021 09:16 (5), 11/08/2021 09:17 (1), 12/08/2024 21:08 (17)
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