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CVE-2015-5343

7.6 · HIGH

Integer overflow in util.c in mod_dav_svn in Apache Subversion 1.7.x, 1.8.x before 1.8.15, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (subversion server c…

Published Apr 14, 2016CWE-119EPSS 30.22%

Overview

CVE-2015-5343 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in util.c in mod_dav_svn in Apache Subversion 1.7.x, 1.8.x before 1.8.15, and 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (subversion server crash or memory consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a skel-encoded request body, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refsubversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2015-5343-advisory.txtRefwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3424Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034470Refwww.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.405261Refsubversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2015-5343-advisory.txtRefwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3424Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034470Refwww.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.405261

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5343?

CVE-2015-5343 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5343?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5343?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2015-5343?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5343 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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