Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in patch.py in Mercurial 1.0.1 allows user-assisted attackers to modify arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a patch file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mercurial | Mercurial | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-09.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0211
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/01/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493881/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30072
- http://www.selenic.com/hg/rev/87c704ac92d4Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43551
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2633
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31108
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2942?
CVE-2008-2942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in patch.py in Mercurial 1.0.1 allows user-assisted attackers to modify arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a patch file.
How severe is CVE-2008-2942?
CVE-2008-2942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mercurial Mercurial.