CVE-2014-0032: Input Validation

Published Feb 14, 2014
·
Updated

The getresource function in repos.c in the moddavsvn module in Apache Subversion before 1.7.15 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6, when SVNListParentPath is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the server root and request methods other than GET, as demonstrated by the "svn ls http://svn.example.com" command.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Apache subversion=1.8.0
Apache subversion=1.8.1
Apache subversion=1.8.2
Apache subversion=1.8.3
Apache subversion=1.8.4
Apache subversion=1.8.5
Apache subversion<=1.7.14
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=1.7.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Subversion mod_dav_svn (repos.c: get_resource) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Subversion mod_dav_svn (repos.c: get_resource) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.6

Event History

Feb 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0032?

The severity of CVE-2014-0032 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0032?

To fix CVE-2014-0032, upgrade your Apache Subversion to version 1.7.15 or later, or 1.8.6 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0032?

CVE-2014-0032 affects Apache Subversion versions prior to 1.7.15 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-0032 enable?

CVE-2014-0032 enables a denial of service attack that can crash the server.

5

Is CVE-2014-0032 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0032 can be exploited remotely when SVNListParentPath is enabled.

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