CVE-2013-1884: Buffer Overflow
It was found that Subversion's moddavsvn Apache HTTPD server module will crash when a log REPORT request receives a limit that is out of the allowed range. This can lead to a DoS.
Acknowledgements:
Red Hat would like to thank the Apache Subversion for reporting this issue. Upstream acknowledges Greg McMullin, Stefan Fuhrmann, Philip Martin and Ben Reser as the original reporters of this flaw.
Other sources
The moddavsvn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.0 through 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a log REPORT request with an invalid limit, which triggers an access of an uninitialized variable.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1884?
CVE-2013-1884 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1884?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1884, upgrade your Subversion installation to version 1.7.9 or later.
Which versions of Subversion are affected by CVE-2013-1884?
CVE-2013-1884 affects Subversion versions 1.7.0 through 1.7.8.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-1884?
CVE-2013-1884 can be exploited to perform a denial of service attack against the Apache HTTPD server running the mod_dav_svn module.
Is CVE-2013-1884 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2013-1884 is not specific to any operating systems, but rather affects installations of Subversion and Apache HTTPD regardless of platform.