Vulnerability Description
http_transport.c in Fossil before 2.4, when the SSH sync protocol is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an ssh URL with an initial dash character in the hostname, a related issue to CVE-2017-9800, CVE-2017-12836, CVE-2017-12976, CVE-2017-14176, CVE-2017-16228, CVE-2017-1000116, and CVE-2017-1000117.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil Scm | Fossil | < 2.4 |
References
- https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1071709Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.fossil-scm.org/xfer/doc/trunk/www/changes.wiki#v2_4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.fossil-scm.org/xfer/info/1f63db591c77108cPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1071709Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.fossil-scm.org/xfer/doc/trunk/www/changes.wiki#v2_4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.fossil-scm.org/xfer/info/1f63db591c77108cPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17459?
CVE-2017-17459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). http_transport.c in Fossil before 2.4, when the SSH sync protocol is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an ssh URL with an initial dash character in the host...
How severe is CVE-2017-17459?
CVE-2017-17459 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-2017-17459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fossil Scm Fossil.