CVE-2016-3630
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
The binary delta decoder in Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) clone, (2) push, or (3) pull command, related to (a) a list sizing rounding error and (b) short records.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/mercurial | <3.7.3 | 3.7.3 |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| SUSE openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| Mercurial | <=3.7.2 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =11-sp4 | |
| openSUSE libeconf | =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 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3630
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-19
- https://selenic.com/repo/hg-stable/rev/b6ed2505d6cf
- https://selenic.com/repo/hg-stable/rev/b9714d958e89
- https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_3.7.3_.282016-3-29.29
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/181505.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/181542.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00043.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3542
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9vjf-jjcq-3gh7 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mercurial/PYSEC-2016-29.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3630?
CVE-2016-3630 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3630?
To fix CVE-2016-3630, upgrade Mercurial to version 3.7.3 or later.
Which versions of Mercurial are affected by CVE-2016-3630?
Mercurial versions prior to 3.7.3 are affected by CVE-2016-3630.
Can CVE-2016-3630 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3630 can be exploited remotely through clone, push, or pull commands.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2016-3630?
CVE-2016-3630 is associated with arbitrary code execution due to list sizing rounding errors and issues with short records.
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- version/suse opensuse/42.1
- vendor/mercurial
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- version/mercurial/3.7.2
- vendor/debian
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- version/debian/7.0
- version/debian/8.0
- vendor/suse
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- canonical/opensuse libeconf
- version/opensuse libeconf/13.2
- canonical/suse linux enterprise software development kit
- version/suse linux enterprise software development kit/11-sp4
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- version/suse linux enterprise software development kit/12-sp1