CVE-2013-7393
First published: Mon Jul 28 2014(Updated: )
The daemonize.py module in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file created for (1) svnwcsub.py or (2) irkerbridge.py when the --pidfile option is used. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT from CVE-2013-4262 based on different affected versions (ADT3).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Subversion | =1.8.0 | |
| Subversion | =1.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7393?
CVE-2013-7393 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7393?
To fix CVE-2013-7393, update Subversion to version 1.8.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-7393?
CVE-2013-7393 affects local users of Subversion versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-7393 involve?
CVE-2013-7393 involves a symlink attack on the pid file created by the daemonize.py module.
What components of Subversion are impacted by CVE-2013-7393?
CVE-2013-7393 impacts the svnwcsub.py and irkerbridge.py components when using the --pidfile option.
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- vendor/apache
- canonical/subversion
- version/subversion/1.8.0
- version/subversion/1.8.1