high
8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3068: Input Validation

First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )

Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git ext:: URL when cloning a subrepository.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/mercurial<3.7.3
3.7.3
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
Mercurial<=3.7.2
Fedora=22
Fedora=23
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11-sp4
Open edX=13.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12-sp1
SUSE openSUSE=42.1

Remedy

https://selenic.com/repo/hg-stable/rev/34d43cb85de8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3068?

    CVE-2016-3068 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3068?

    To fix CVE-2016-3068, upgrade Mercurial to version 3.7.3 or later without delay.

  • Which versions of Mercurial are affected by CVE-2016-3068?

    CVE-2016-3068 affects Mercurial versions prior to 3.7.3.

  • Can CVE-2016-3068 be exploited via the network?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3068 can be exploited remotely when an attacker uses a crafted git ext:: URL.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2016-3068?

    CVE-2016-3068 impacts multiple systems including Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, and SUSE distributions that use vulnerable versions of Mercurial.

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