CVE-2008-2942: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Jun 30 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/mercurial | <1.0.2 | 1.0.2 |
| Mercurial | =1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.selenic.com/hg/rev/87c704ac92d4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/30/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31108
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2633
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30072
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/01/1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-09.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0211
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43551
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493881/100/0/threaded
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2942
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v2gw-x5jf-pgwv (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2942?
CVE-2008-2942 has a medium severity level due to the potential for unauthorized file modifications.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2942?
To fix CVE-2008-2942, upgrade Mercurial to version 1.0.2 or later.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2008-2942?
CVE-2008-2942 is caused by a directory traversal vulnerability in the patch.py file of Mercurial prior to version 1.0.2.
What versions of Mercurial are affected by CVE-2008-2942?
CVE-2008-2942 affects Mercurial version 1.0.1 and earlier.
Can exploiting CVE-2008-2942 lead to further attacks?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2008-2942 could potentially allow attackers to compromise other files on the system.
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