CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3356

First published: Sun Jul 22 2012(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ViewVC<=1.1.14
ViewVC=0.8
ViewVC=0.9
ViewVC=0.9.1
ViewVC=0.9.2
ViewVC=0.9.3
ViewVC=0.9.4
ViewVC=1.0.0
ViewVC=1.0.1
ViewVC=1.0.2
ViewVC=1.0.3
ViewVC=1.0.4
ViewVC=1.0.5
ViewVC=1.0.6
ViewVC=1.0.7
ViewVC=1.0.8
ViewVC=1.0.9
ViewVC=1.0.10
ViewVC=1.0.11
ViewVC=1.1.0
ViewVC=1.1.1
ViewVC=1.1.2
ViewVC=1.1.3
ViewVC=1.1.4
ViewVC=1.1.5
ViewVC=1.1.6
ViewVC=1.1.7
ViewVC=1.1.8
ViewVC=1.1.9
ViewVC=1.1.10
ViewVC=1.1.11
ViewVC=1.1.12
ViewVC=1.1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3356?

    CVE-2012-3356 has a medium severity rating due to improper authorization allowing access bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3356?

    To fix CVE-2012-3356, upgrade ViewVC to version 1.1.15 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2012-3356?

    CVE-2012-3356 affects ViewVC versions prior to 1.1.15 and specific older versions like 0.8 to 1.1.14.

  • Can CVE-2012-3356 impact my SVN repository?

    Yes, CVE-2012-3356 can allow unauthorized users to access restricted parts of your SVN repository.

  • Is CVE-2012-3356 a critical vulnerability?

    CVE-2012-3356 is not considered critical but requires attention due to its potential to compromise SVN security.

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