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CVE-2016-3068: Mercurial arbitrary code execution via a crafted git ext:: URL

May 14, 2022 (updated September 24, 2024)

Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git ext:: URL when cloning a subrepository.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-j7c2-rqm3-c97m
  • github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mercurial/PYSEC-2016-26.yaml
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3068
  • security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-19
  • selenic.com/repo/hg-stable/rev/34d43cb85de8
  • web.archive.org/web/20200228003737/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85733
  • www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 3.7.3

Fixed versions

  • 3.7.3

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.7.3 or above.

Impact 8.8 HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Source file

pypi/mercurial/CVE-2016-3068.yml

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