CVE-2013-4246: High severity subversion vulnerability

Published Oct 30, 2017
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Updated

libsvnfsfs/fsfs.c in Apache Subversion 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote authenticated users with commit access to corrupt FSFS repositories and cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information by editing packed revision properties.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Apache subversion=1.8.0
Apache subversion=1.8.0-rc1
Apache subversion=1.8.0-rc2
Apache subversion=1.8.0-rc3
Apache subversion=1.8.1

Event History

Oct 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Apache Subversion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Apache Subversion vulnerability is CVE-2013-4246.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2013-4246?

The severity level of CVE-2013-4246 is high (8.8).

3

What is the impact of CVE-2013-4246?

CVE-2013-4246 might allow remote authenticated users to corrupt FSFS repositories, causing a denial of service or obtaining sensitive information.

4

Which versions of Apache Subversion are affected by CVE-2013-4246?

Apache Subversion 1.8.0, 1.8.0-rc1, 1.8.0-rc2, and 1.8.0-rc3 are affected by CVE-2013-4246.

5

How can I fix CVE-2013-4246?

To fix CVE-2013-4246, upgrade to Apache Subversion 1.8.2 or a later version.

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