SB2020110502 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the subversion:1.10 module



SB2020110502 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the subversion:1.10 module

Published: November 5, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020110502
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Reachable Assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11782)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a reachable assertion when handling svnserve 'get-deleted-rev' requests. A remote authenticated attacker with read-only permissions can make the server to reply with incorrect revision number that will lead to svnserve crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.