HTTP: Apache Subversion mod_authz_svn COPY MOVE Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache Subversion. Successful exploitation would cause the server process to terminate, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

The req_check_access function in the mod_authz_svn module in the httpd server in Apache Subversion before 1.8.16 and 1.9.x before 1.9.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted header in a (1) MOVE or (2) COPY request, involving an authorization check.

Affected Products

Apache subversion

Short Name
HTTP:DOS:APACHE-COPY-MOVE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache COPY CVE-2016-2168 Denial MOVE Service Subversion mod_authz_svn of
Release Date
07/26/2016
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3377
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apache

CVSS Score

4.0

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