CVE-2016-2168

Name: CVE-2016-2168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-05T18:59:01.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 19.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.63%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Subversion	<= 1.8.15
Apache	Subversion	1.9.0
Apache	Subversion	1.9.1
Apache	Subversion	1.9.2
Apache	Subversion	1.9.3

References

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2168?

How severe is CVE-2016-2168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2168?

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Source: NVD / NIST