CVE-2013-4505 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-4505: The is_this_legal function in mod_dontdothat for Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.13 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a relative URL in a REPORT request.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-4505 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

subversion→ fixed in1.7.14-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y subversion

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

subversion→ fixed in1.7.14-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y subversion

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

subversion→ fixed in1.7.14-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y subversion

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