15888 : Debian CVS cvs-repouids File Mapping Issue DoS
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Disclosure

Apr 27, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Debian CVS contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a cvs-repouids file is created without creating a mapping to a repository, causing the CVS server to crash and resulting in loss of availability.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.11.1p1debian-10 or higher for stable version or version 1.12.9-11 or higher for unstable, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Debian	CVS	1.11.1p1debian-10
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody7
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody6
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody5
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody4
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody3
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody2
		1.11.1p1debian-9woody1
		1.11.1p1debian-9

References

Bugtraq ID: 13403
Secunia Advisory ID: 15126
Related OSVDB ID: 15887
CVE ID: 2004-1343 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 20284
Other Advisory URL: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-04/0596.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-715
Generic Informational URL: http://www.wiggy.net/code/cvs-repouid/
CIAC Advisory: P-195

Tools & Filters

Nessus	18151

Manual Testing Notes

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