Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Apache Subversion by The Apache Software Foundation
CVE-2015-5259

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Subversion
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2016

Summary

The vulnerability originates from an integer overflow in the read_string function located in libsvn_ra_svn/marshal.c of Apache Subversion. This flaw, present in versions prior to 1.9.3, allows remote attackers to exploit the svn:// protocol, potentially executing arbitrary code. The exploitation leads to a heap-based buffer overflow and can also cause out-of-bounds read issues, posing a significant risk to users of the affected software.

References

http://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2015-5259-advis...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034469
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82300
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EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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