Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the read_string function in libsvn_ra_svn/marshal.c in Apache Subversion 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an svn:// protocol string, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow and an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Subversion | 1.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2015-5259-advisory.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82300
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034469
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-05
- http://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2015-5259-advisory.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82300
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034469
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5259?
CVE-2015-5259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the read_string function in libsvn_ra_svn/marshal.c in Apache Subversion 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an svn:// protocol string, which t...
How severe is CVE-2015-5259?
CVE-2015-5259 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Subversion.