CVE-2014-9462: Input Validation

Published 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.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
pip/mercurial<3.2.4
3.2.4
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Mercurial Mercurial<=3.2.3

Event History

Mar 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:05 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9462?

To fix CVE-2014-9462, upgrade Mercurial to version 3.2.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-9462?

CVE-2014-9462 affects Mercurial versions prior to 3.2.4 and specific versions of openSUSE.

4

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.

5

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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