Vulnerability Description
The mod_dav_svn module for the Apache HTTP Server, as distributed in Apache Subversion 1.5.x and 1.6.x before 1.6.17, when the SVNPathAuthz short_circuit option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption) in opportunistic circumstances by requesting data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Subversion | >= 1.5.0, <= 1.5.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 14 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.7.3 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062211.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061913.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44633Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44681Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44849Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44888Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45162Third Party Advisory
- http://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2011-1783-advisory.txtVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Third Party Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/subversion/tags/1.6.17/CHANGESRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2251Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:106Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0862.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48091Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1783?
CVE-2011-1783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The mod_dav_svn module for the Apache HTTP Server, as distributed in Apache Subversion 1.5.x and 1.6.x before 1.6.17, when the SVNPathAuthz short_circuit option is enabled, allows remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1783?
CVE-2011-1783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Subversion, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apple Mac Os X.