CVE-2013-1884
MediumPublic exploitThe mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.0 through 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a log REPORT request with an invalid limit, which triggers an access of an uninitialized variable.
Published May 2, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-1884
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-1884 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Subversion (Apache), libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0 (suse), libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0 (suse) and 8 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0 1.9.5-1.1, libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0 1.9.5-1.1, Subversion 1.6.17-1.29.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
51%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.0 through 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a log REPORT request with an invalid limit, which triggers an access of an uninitialized variable.
Affected Products
37 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SubversionApache | 1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 1.7.7 | 1.7.9-1 |
| libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0suse | See advisory | 1.9.5-1.1 |
| libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0suse | See advisory | 1.9.5-1.1 |
| subversion-bash-completionsuse | See advisory | 1.9.5-1.1 |
| subversion-develsuse | See advisory | 1.9.5-1.1 |
Patched Releases
libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0
1.9.5-1.1
libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0
1.9.5-1.1
Subversion
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.7.9-1, 1.9.5-1.1
subversion-bash-completion
1.9.5-1.1
subversion-devel
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.9.5-1.1
subversion-perl
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.9.5-1.1
subversion-python
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.9.5-1.1
subversion-python-ctypes
1.9.5-1.1
subversion-ruby
1.9.5-1.1
subversion-server
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.9.5-1.1
subversion-tools
1.6.17-1.29.1, 1.9.5-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 2, 2013
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1884
- advisoryhttp://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2013-1884-advisory.txt
- exploitExploitDB-38422
- otheropenSUSE-SU-2013:0687
- other[subversion-announce] 20130404 Apache Subversion 1.7.9 released
FAQ
Common Questions.
The mod_dav_svn Apache HTTPD server module in Subversion 1.7.0 through 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a log REPORT request with an invalid limit, which triggers an access of an uninitialized variable.
Affected: Subversion (Apache) versions 1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 1.7.7; libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0 (suse); libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0 (suse), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including libsvn_auth_gnome_keyring-1-0 1.9.5-1.1, libsvn_auth_kwallet-1-0 1.9.5-1.1, Subversion 1.6.17-1.29.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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