Buffer overflow in Apache Subversion
CVE-2015-5259
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 an…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.343 (97.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Subversion — versions 1.9.0, 1.9.1, 1.9.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- 1034469 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- 82300 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- GLSA-201610-05 (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5259?
- CVE-2015-5259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Subversion, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2016-01-08.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5259?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-5259 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.