CVE-2013-4505: Low severity apache mod_dontdothat vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2013
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Updated

The isthislegal function in moddontdothat for Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.13 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a relative URL in a REPORT request.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Apache Mod Dontdothat
Apache subversion=1.4.0
Apache subversion=1.4.1
Apache subversion=1.4.2
Apache subversion=1.4.3
Apache subversion=1.4.4
Apache subversion=1.4.5
Apache subversion=1.4.6
Apache subversion=1.5.0
Apache subversion=1.5.1
Apache subversion=1.5.2
Apache subversion=1.5.3
Apache subversion=1.5.4
Apache subversion=1.5.5
Apache subversion=1.5.6
Apache subversion=1.5.7
Apache subversion=1.5.8
Apache subversion=1.6.0
Apache subversion=1.6.1
Apache subversion=1.6.2
Apache subversion=1.6.3
Apache subversion=1.6.4
Apache subversion=1.6.5
Apache subversion=1.6.6
Apache subversion=1.6.7
Apache subversion=1.6.8
Apache subversion=1.6.9
Apache subversion=1.6.10
Apache subversion=1.6.11
Apache subversion=1.6.12
Apache subversion=1.6.13
Apache subversion=1.6.14
Apache subversion=1.6.15
Apache subversion=1.6.16
Apache subversion=1.6.17
Apache subversion=1.6.18
Apache subversion=1.6.19
Apache subversion=1.6.20
Apache subversion=1.6.21
Apache subversion=1.6.23
Apache subversion=1.7.0
Apache subversion=1.7.1
Apache subversion=1.7.2
Apache subversion=1.7.3
Apache subversion=1.7.4
Apache subversion=1.7.5
Apache subversion=1.7.6
Apache subversion=1.7.7
Apache subversion=1.7.8
Apache subversion=1.7.9
Apache subversion=1.7.10
Apache subversion=1.7.11
Apache subversion=1.7.12
Apache subversion=1.8.1

Event History

Dec 7, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4505?

CVE-2013-4505 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4505?

To fix CVE-2013-4505, upgrade to a more recent version of Apache Subversion that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2013-4505 enable?

CVE-2013-4505 could potentially enable a denial of service attack through resource consumption.

4

Which versions of Apache Subversion are affected by CVE-2013-4505?

CVE-2013-4505 affects Apache Subversion versions from 1.4.0 through 1.7.13 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4.

5

What component is involved in CVE-2013-4505?

CVE-2013-4505 involves the is_this_legal function in the mod_dontdothat module of Apache Subversion.

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