CVE-2013-4262: Low severity subversion vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2014
·Updated
svnwcsub.py in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.3, when using the --pidfile option and running in foreground mode, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT due to different affected versions (ADT3). The irkerbridge.py issue is covered by CVE-2013-7393.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Apache subversion=1.8.0
Apache subversion=1.8.1
Apache subversion=1.8.2
Event History
Jul 28, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2013-4262?
CVE-2013-4262 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2013-4262?
To fix CVE-2013-4262, upgrade to Subversion version 1.8.3 or later.
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Who is affected by CVE-2013-4262?
CVE-2013-4262 affects users of Apache Subversion versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.2.
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What types of attacks can CVE-2013-4262 be exploited by?
CVE-2013-4262 can be exploited through local privilege escalation via a symlink attack.
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What software does CVE-2013-4262 affect?
CVE-2013-4262 affects CollabNet Subversion versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.2.