ViewVC up to 1.1.14 svn_repos.py information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ViewVC. This affects an unknown function in the library lib/vclib/svn/svn_repos.py. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-3357. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ViewVC. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality in the library lib/vclib/svn/svn_repos.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The SVN revision view (lib/vclib/svn/svn_repos.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly handle log messages when a readable path is copied from an unreadable path, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, related to a "log msg leak."

The weakness was disclosed 07/22/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at lwn.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3357. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62665 (Debian DSA-2563-1 : viewvc - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76615), Tenable (62665), SecurityFocus (BID 54199†), OSVDB (83227†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35660†). The entry VDB-61376 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

• ViewVC

Version

• 0.8
• 0.9
• 0.9.1
• 0.9.2
• 0.9.3
• 0.9.4
• 1.0.0
• 1.0.1
• 1.0.2
• 1.0.3
• 1.0.4
• 1.0.5
• 1.0.6
• 1.0.7
• 1.0.8
• 1.0.9
• 1.0.10
• 1.0.11
• 1.1.0
• 1.1.1
• 1.1.2
• 1.1.3
• 1.1.4
• 1.1.5
• 1.1.6
• 1.1.7
• 1.1.8
• 1.1.9
• 1.1.10
• 1.1.11
• 1.1.12
• 1.1.13
• 1.1.14

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 62665
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2563-1 : viewvc - several vulnerabilities
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
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OpenVAS ID: 72534
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2563-1 (viewvc)
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: ViewVC 1.1.5

Timelineinfo

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 🔍
03/23/2015 +972 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2563
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61377

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X-Force: 76615
SecurityFocus: 54199 - ViewVC 'svn_ra.py' Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: 83227
Vulnerability Center: 35660 - ViewVC \x3C1.1.15 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via Vectors Related to a \, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 17:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 04/14/2017 14:51 (10), 12/06/2021 17:45 (4), 12/06/2021 17:52 (1), 12/06/2021 17:59 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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