CVE-2015-3184: Infoleak

Published Aug 12, 2015
·
Updated

modauthzsvn in Apache Subversion 1.7.x before 1.7.21 and 1.8.x before 1.8.14, when using Apache httpd 2.4.x, does not properly restrict anonymous access, which allows remote anonymous users to read hidden files via the path name.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Apple Xcode<=7.2.1
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
Apache subversion=1.7.14
Apache subversion=1.7.15
Apache subversion=1.7.16
Apache subversion=1.7.17
Apache subversion=1.7.18
Apache subversion=1.7.19
Apache subversion=1.7.20
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=1.8.6
Apache subversion=1.8.7
Apache subversion=1.8.8
Apache subversion=1.8.9
Apache subversion=1.8.10
Apache subversion=1.8.11
Apache subversion=1.8.13
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.1
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.2
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.3
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.4
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.6
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.7
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.9
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.10
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.12
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.14
Apache HTTP Server=2.4.16

Event History

Aug 12, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3184?

CVE-2015-3184 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing hidden files to unauthorized users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3184?

To fix CVE-2015-3184, upgrade to Apache Subversion version 1.7.21 or higher, or 1.8.14 or higher.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-3184?

CVE-2015-3184 affects Apache Subversion versions 1.7.x before 1.7.21 and 1.8.x before 1.8.14 when using Apache httpd 2.4.x.

4

Can CVE-2015-3184 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2015-3184 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing anonymous users to read sensitive files.

5

What does CVE-2015-3184 exploit?

CVE-2015-3184 exploits improper restrictions on anonymous access within mod_authz_svn.

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