CVE-2007-3846: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Aug 28 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Subversion before 1.4.5, as used by TortoiseSVN before 1.4.5 and possibly other products, when run on Windows-based systems, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequence in the filename, as stored in the file repository.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Subversion | <=1.4.4 | |
| Exoticpetnetwork Tortoise Forum | <=1.4.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://crisp.cs.du.edu/?q=node/36
- http://osvdb.org/40118
- http://osvdb.org/40119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26625
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26632
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018617
- http://subversion.tigris.org/servlets/NewsItemView?newsItemID=1941
- http://subversion.tigris.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=users&msgNo=69413
- http://tortoisesvn.net/node/291
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25468
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3003
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3004
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36312
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3846?
CVE-2007-3846 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to overwrite and create arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3846?
To fix CVE-2007-3846, upgrade to Subversion version 1.4.5 or later, or TortoiseSVN version 1.4.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3846?
CVE-2007-3846 affects Windows-based systems using vulnerable versions of Subversion and TortoiseSVN.
Can CVE-2007-3846 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3846 can be exploited by remote authenticated users through directory traversal techniques.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-3846?
Exploiting CVE-2007-3846 can lead to unauthorized file creation and overwriting, potentially compromising system integrity.
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- canonical/exoticpetnetwork tortoise forum
- version/exoticpetnetwork tortoise forum/1.4.4