Vulnerability Description
The build_index_from_tree function in index.py in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a commit with a directory path starting with .git/, which is not properly handled when checking out a working tree.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Dulwich Project | Dulwich | <= 0.9.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154523.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154551.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3206
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/21/1Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/22/26
- https://git.samba.org/?p=jelmer/dulwich.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=091638be3c89f46f4
- https://lists.launchpad.net/dulwich-users/msg00827.htmlExploit
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154523.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154551.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3206
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/21/1Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/22/26
- https://git.samba.org/?p=jelmer/dulwich.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=091638be3c89f46f4
- https://lists.launchpad.net/dulwich-users/msg00827.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9706?
CVE-2014-9706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The build_index_from_tree function in index.py in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a commit with a directory path starting with .git/, which is not properly h...
How severe is CVE-2014-9706?
CVE-2014-9706 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Dulwich Project Dulwich.