Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects svnserve in older Apache Subversion releases. A local user on the same system could abuse the --pid-file option with a symlink to overwrite files or terminate processes. The business risk is mainly for shared servers, legacy repository hosts, or systems where svnserve runs with elevated privileges. Exposure is likely limited to systems running affected Apache Subversion svnserve versions where local shell or service-level users can influence svnserve startup options or pid-file paths. Treat this as a targeted legacy-server hygiene issue. Prioritize shared Subversion hosts, build infrastructure, and any server where local users are not fully trusted. Mitigation focus: Inventory svnserve hosts and identify Apache Subversion versions.; Upgrade to vendor-supported Subversion releases not listed as affected.; Review Apache Subversion and OS vendor advisories for package-specific fixed builds..
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- apache-subversion-cve20134277-symlink(86972)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:18554CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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