CVE-2013-6892: Infoleak

Published Jan 18, 2015
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Updated

WebSVN 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack in a commit.

Affected Software

3 affected components
debian/websvn
WebSVN WebSVN=2.3.3
Debian Debian Linux=7.0

Event History

Jan 18, 2015
Data Sourced
04:42 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Jan 21, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6892?

CVE-2013-6892 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the ability of authenticated users to exploit symlink attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6892?

To fix CVE-2013-6892, upgrade WebSVN to a later version that does not allow symlink attacks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-6892?

CVE-2013-6892 affects users of WebSVN version 2.3.3 and Debian Linux version 7.0.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2013-6892 involve?

CVE-2013-6892 involves a symlink attack that allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2013-6892?

Yes, CVE-2013-6892 requires remote authenticated access to be exploited.

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