CVE-2008-4297
First published: Sat Sep 27 2008(Updated: )
Mercurial before 1.0.2 does not enforce the allowpull permission setting for a pull operation from hgweb, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a repository via an "hg pull" request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mercurial | <=1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2753
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122169840003798&w=2
- http://www.selenic.com/mercurial/wiki/index.cgi/WhatsNew#head-905b8adb3420a77d92617e06590055bd8952e02b
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31223
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0276
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32182
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45229
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496488/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4297?
CVE-2008-4297 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-4297 affect the Mercurial software?
CVE-2008-4297 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a Mercurial repository due to improper enforcement of the allowpull permission setting.
What versions of Mercurial are affected by CVE-2008-4297?
CVE-2008-4297 affects Mercurial versions prior to 1.0.2.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4297?
To fix CVE-2008-4297, upgrade Mercurial to version 1.0.2 or later.
Can I exploit CVE-2008-4297 if I have access to hgweb?
Yes, if hgweb is configured improperly, CVE-2008-4297 can be exploited by an attacker with remote access.
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