CVE-2015-5343: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 14, 2016
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Updated

Integer overflow in util.c in moddavsvn in Apache Subversion 1.7.x, 1.8.x before 1.8.15, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (subversion server crash or memory consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a skel-encoded request body, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache subversion>=1.7.0<=1.7.20
Apache subversion>=1.8.0<1.8.15
Apache subversion>=1.9.0<1.9.3
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Apr 14, 2016
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-2015-5343?

CVE-2015-5343 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5343?

To fix CVE-2015-5343, upgrade Apache Subversion to version 1.8.15 or 1.9.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5343?

CVE-2015-5343 affects Apache Subversion versions 1.7.x, 1.8.x before 1.8.15, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3.

4

What type of attack can be executed via CVE-2015-5343?

CVE-2015-5343 can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks or potentially execute arbitrary code.

5

What component of Apache Subversion is affected by CVE-2015-5343?

CVE-2015-5343 affects the util.c component in the mod_dav_svn module of Apache Subversion.

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