CVE-2014-9706: Critical severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability

Published Mar 31, 2015
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Updated

The buildindexfromtree function in index.py in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a commit with a directory path starting with .git/, which is not properly handled when checking out a working tree.

Other sources

The buildindexfromtree function in index.py in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a commit with a directory path starting with .git/, which is not properly handled when checking out a working tree.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/dulwich<0.9.9
0.9.9
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Dulwich Project Dulwich<=0.9.8

Event History

Mar 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:14 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9706?

CVE-2014-9706 is a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9706?

You can fix CVE-2014-9706 by upgrading to dulwich version 0.9.9 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-9706?

CVE-2014-9706 affects dulwich versions prior to 0.9.9 and Debian GNU/Linux version 7.0.

4

Can CVE-2014-9706 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-9706 can be exploited remotely through a crafted commit.

5

What function is vulnerable in CVE-2014-9706?

The vulnerable function in CVE-2014-9706 is the build_index_from_tree function in index.py.

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