Vulnerabilities > CVE-2013-4277 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Apache Subversion

047910
CVSS 3.3 - LOW
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
local
apache
CWE-264
nessus

Summary

Svnserve in Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.12 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or kill arbitrary processes via a symlink attack on the file specified by the --pid-file option.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201309-11.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201309-11 (Subversion: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Subversion. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition or obtain sensitive information. A local attacker could escalate his privileges to the user running svnserve. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id70084
    published2013-09-24
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/70084
    titleGLSA-201309-11 : Subversion: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
    # extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201309-11.
    #
    # The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2015 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
    # and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
    # license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(70084);
      script_version("1.7");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/11 17:09:26");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2010-4539", "CVE-2010-4644", "CVE-2011-0715", "CVE-2011-1752", "CVE-2011-1783", "CVE-2011-1921", "CVE-2013-1845", "CVE-2013-1846", "CVE-2013-1847", "CVE-2013-1849", "CVE-2013-1884", "CVE-2013-1968", "CVE-2013-2088", "CVE-2013-2112", "CVE-2013-4131", "CVE-2013-4277");
      script_bugtraq_id(45655, 46734, 48091, 58323, 58895, 58896, 58897, 58898, 60264, 60265, 60267, 61454, 62266);
      script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201309-11");
    
      script_name(english:"GLSA-201309-11 : Subversion: Multiple vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
    patches."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201309-11
    (Subversion: Multiple vulnerabilities)
    
        Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Subversion. Please
          review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
      
    Impact :
    
        A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition or obtain
          sensitive information. A local attacker could escalate his privileges to
          the user running svnserve.
      
    Workaround :
    
        There is no known workaround at this time."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201309-11"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "All Subversion users should upgrade to the latest version:
          # emerge --sync
          # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-vcs/subversion-1.7.13'"
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:subversion");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2013/09/23");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2013/09/24");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2013-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("qpkg.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (qpkg_check(package:"dev-vcs/subversion", unaffected:make_list("ge 1.7.13"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 1.7.13"))) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = qpkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Subversion");
    }
    
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idSUBVERSION_1_8_3.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Subversion Server installed on the remote host is prior to version 1.8.3. It is, therefore, affected by multiple symlink file overwrite vulnerabilities : - An error exists in the function
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id71568
    published2013-12-20
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/71568
    titleApache Subversion 1.4.x - 1.7.12 / 1.8.x < 1.8.3 Multiple Symlink File Overwrite Vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_F8A913CC132211E38FFA20CF30E32F6D.NASL
    descriptionSubversion Project reports : svnserve takes a --pid-file option which creates a file containing the process id it is running as. It does not take steps to ensure that the file it has been directed at is not a symlink. If the pid file is in a directory writeable by unprivileged users, the destination could be replaced by a symlink allowing for privilege escalation. svnserve does not create a pid file by default. All versions are only vulnerable when the --pid-file=ARG option is used.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id69546
    published2013-09-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/69546
    titleFreeBSD : svnserve is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation vulnerability via symlink attack. (f8a913cc-1322-11e3-8ffa-20cf30e32f6d)
  • NASL familyMandriva Local Security Checks
    NASL idMANDRIVA_MDVSA-2013-236.NASL
    descriptionUpdated subversion package fixes security vulnerability : svnserve takes a --pid-file option which creates a file containing the process id it is running as. It does not take steps to ensure that the file it has been directed at is not a symlink. If the pid file is in a directory writeable by unprivileged users, the destination could be replaced by a symlink allowing for privilege escalation. svnserve does not create a pid file by default (CVE-2013-4277).
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id69939
    published2013-09-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/69939
    titleMandriva Linux Security Advisory : subversion (MDVSA-2013:236)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2013-15717.NASL
    descriptionThis update includes the latest stable release of Apache Subversion 1.7, version 1.7.13. One security vulnerability is fixed in this update : svnserve takes a --pid-file option which creates a file containing the process id it is running as. It does not take steps to ensure that the file it has been directed at is not a symlink. If the pid file is in a directory writeable by unprivileged users, the destination could be replaced by a symlink allowing for privilege escalation. svnserve does not create a pid file by default. (CVE-2013-4277) Several bug fixes are also included : - merge: fix bogus mergeinfo with conflicting file merges - diff: fix duplicated path component in
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2013-09-08
    plugin id69814
    published2013-09-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/69814
    titleFedora 19 : subversion-1.7.13-1.fc19 (2013-15717)
  • NASL familySlackware Local Security Checks
    NASL idSLACKWARE_SSA_2013-251-01.NASL
    descriptionNew subversion packages are available for Slackware 14.0 and -current to fix a security issue.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id69818
    published2013-09-10
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/69818
    titleSlackware 14.0 / current : subversion (SSA:2013-251-01)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2013-701.NASL
    descriptionThis subversion update includes a security fix and several minor changes. - update to 1.7.13 [bnc#836245] - User-visible changes : - General - merge: fix bogus mergeinfo with conflicting file merges - diff: fix duplicated path component in
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2014-06-13
    plugin id75143
    published2014-06-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/75143
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : subversion (openSUSE-SU-2013:1442-1)

Oval

accepted2015-05-04T04:00:09.672-04:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameSergey Artykhov
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameMaria Mikhno
    organizationALTX-SOFT
definition_extensions
commentVisualSVN Server is installed
ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:18636
descriptionSvnserve in Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.12 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or kill arbitrary processes via a symlink attack on the file specified by the --pid-file option.
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:18554
statusaccepted
submitted2013-10-02T13:00:00
titleApache Subversion vulnerability from 1.4.0 through 1.7.12 and from 1.8.0 through 1.8.1 in VisualSVN Server (CVE-2013-4277)
version9