Local Privilege Escalation in Apache Subversion 1.8.0 to 1.8.2 by Symlink Attack

CVE-2013-4262

What is CVE-2013-4262?

A vulnerability exists in Apache Subversion versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.2, where improper handling of the --pidfile option in svnwcsub.py while running in foreground mode can allow local users to perform a symlink attack on the PID file. This exploitation can potentially lead to privilege escalation, compromising the integrity of the system and allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to system resources.

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