CVE-2016-6312 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The mod_dontdothat component of the mod_dav_svn Apache module in Subversion as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote authenticated users with access to the webdav repository to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and httpd crash). NOTE: Exists as a regression to CVE-2009-1955.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1364122Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1364122Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6312?

CVE-2016-6312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The mod_dontdothat component of the mod_dav_svn Apache module in Subversion as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote...

How severe is CVE-2016-6312?

CVE-2016-6312 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6312?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.