ViewVC up to 1.1.14 Access Restriction lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ViewVC. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py of the component Access Restriction. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-3356. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ViewVC and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function in the library lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py of the component Access Restriction. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The remote SVN views functionality (lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 07/22/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lwn.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-3356 since 06/14/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74665 (openSUSE Security Update : viewvc (openSUSE-SU-2012:0831-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76614), Tenable (74665), SecurityFocus (BID 54197†), OSVDB (83225†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35659†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-61377. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 74665
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : viewvc (openSUSE-SU-2012:0831-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 72534
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2563-1 (viewvc)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ViewVC 1.1.5

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06/14/2012 🔍
06/25/2012 +11 days 🔍
06/26/2012 +1 days 🔍
07/22/2012 +26 days 🔍
07/22/2012 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2012 +2 days 🔍
06/13/2014 +689 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +283 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dsa-2563
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61376

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X-Force: 76614
SecurityFocus: 54197 - ViewVC 'svn_ra.py' Authorization Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: 83225
Vulnerability Center: 35659 - ViewVC before 1.1.15 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability via Unspecified Vectors, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 17:37
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/14/2017 14:51 (11), 12/06/2021 17:23 (3), 12/06/2021 17:30 (1), 12/06/2021 17:37 (1)
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