# CVE-2012-3356: The remote SVN views functionality (lib/vclib/svn/svn\_ra.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly perform authorization, which allows r

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-07-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The remote SVN views functionality (lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/25/8
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?view=rev&revision=2760
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54197
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/%2Acheckout%2A/viewvc/tags/1.1.15/CHANGES
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76614
- http://osvdb.org/83225
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?view=rev&revision=2755
- https://lwn.net/Articles/505096/
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?view=rev&revision=2759
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?view=rev&revision=2757
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0175
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?view=rev&revision=2756
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:134
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2563
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=353

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