Subversion contains a NULL pointer dereference error in the 'mod_dav_svn' module when processing lock tokens that may be exploited via a crafted HTTP request to cause a remote denial of service.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.6.16 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.