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CVE-2016-2168

6.5 · MEDIUM

The req_check_access function in the mod_authz_svn module in the httpd server in Apache Subversion before 1.8.16 and 1.9.x before 1.9.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of servic…

Published May 5, 2016EPSS 20.69%

Overview

CVE-2016-2168 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The req_check_access function in the mod_authz_svn module in the httpd server in Apache Subversion before 1.8.16 and 1.9.x before 1.9.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted header in a (1) MOVE or (2) COPY request, involving an authorization check.

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

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184545.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00043.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00044.htmlRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/subversion-announce/201604.mbox/%3CCAP_GPNgJet+7_MAhomFVOXPgLtewcUw9w=k9zdPCkq5tvPxVMA%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/subversion-announce/201604.mbox/%3CCAP_GPNgfn1iKueW51EpmXzXi_URNfGNofZSgOyW1_jnSeNm5DQ%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefsubversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2016-2168-advisory.txtRefwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3561Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/89320Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035707Refwww.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.417496

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2168?

CVE-2016-2168 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-2168?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2168?

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-2016-2168?

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