CVE-2013-7393: Low severity Apache subversion vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2014
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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).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache subversion=1.8.0
Apache subversion=1.8.1

Event History

Jul 28, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7393?

To fix CVE-2013-7393, update Subversion to version 1.8.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-7393?

CVE-2013-7393 affects local users of Subversion versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1.

4

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.

5

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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