CVE-2014-9462: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 31 2015(Updated: )
The _validaterepo function in sshpeer in Mercurial before 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted repository name in a clone command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/mercurial | <3.2.4 | 3.2.4 |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Mercurial | <=3.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9462
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-19
- http://chargen.matasano.com/chargen/2015/3/17/this-new-vulnerability-mercurial-command-injection-cve-2014-9462.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00085.html
- http://mercurial.selenic.com/wiki/WhatsNew
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3257
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3pmw-h7j4-rf54 (Advisory)
- http://www.osvdb.org/119816
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mercurial/PYSEC-2015-14.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9462?
CVE-2014-9462 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9462?
To fix CVE-2014-9462, upgrade Mercurial to version 3.2.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9462?
CVE-2014-9462 affects Mercurial versions prior to 3.2.4 and specific versions of openSUSE.
How does CVE-2014-9462 exploit vulnerabilities?
CVE-2014-9462 exploits vulnerabilities through a crafted repository name in a clone command, allowing arbitrary command execution.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2014-9462?
Remote attackers can potentially impact users of vulnerable Mercurial versions and systems running affected openSUSE versions.
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