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CVE-2013-7393

2.4 · LOW

The daemonize.py module in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file created for (1) svnwcsub.py or (2) irkerbridge.py when the --pidf…

Published Jul 28, 2014apacheCWE-59EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2013-7393 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache subversion. It was published on July 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The daemonize.py module in Subversion 1.8.0 before 1.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the pid file created for (1) svnwcsub.py or (2) irkerbridge.py when the --pidfile option is used. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT from CVE-2013-4262 based on different affected versions (ADT3).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update subversion to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlRefsubversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2013-4262-advisory.txtRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlRefsubversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2013-4262-advisory.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7393?

CVE-2013-7393 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache subversion. It was published on July 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-7393?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-7393?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update subversion to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-7393?

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