CVE-2016-3068
Published: 13 April 2016
Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git ext:: URL when cloning a subrepository.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
It was discovered that Mercurial incorrectly handled git ext:: URL. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Priority
Status
| Package | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
mercurial Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
artful |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
| bionic |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
| cosmic |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
| precise |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
| trusty |
Released
(2.8.2-1ubuntu1.4)
|
|
| upstream |
Released
(3.7.3-1)
|
|
| wily |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
| xenial |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
| yakkety |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
| zesty |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score | 8.8 |
| Attack vector | Network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High |
| Integrity impact | High |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |