Vulnerability Description
Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git ext:: URL when cloning a subrepository.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Mercurial | Mercurial | <= 3.7.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/181505.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/181542.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0706.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3542Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85733
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-19
- https://selenic.com/repo/hg-stable/rev/34d43cb85de8Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_3.7.3_.282016-3-29.29Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/181505.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3068?
CVE-2016-3068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git ext:: URL when cloning a subrepository.
How severe is CVE-2016-3068?
CVE-2016-3068 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Mercurial Mercurial, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node.