CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9645: Editing restriction bypass for git revert

First published: Tue Apr 10 2018(Updated: )

The fix for ikiwiki for CVE-2016-10026 was incomplete resulting in editing restriction bypass for git revert when using git versions older than 2.8.0. This has been fixed in 3.20161229.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/ikiwiki
3.20200202.3-1
3.20200202.4-2.1
Ikiwiki Hosting Project<2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9645?

    The severity of CVE-2016-9645 is classified as moderate.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9645?

    To fix CVE-2016-9645, upgrade to Ikiwiki version 3.20161229 or later.

  • What was the cause of CVE-2016-9645?

    CVE-2016-9645 was caused by an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-10026, allowing editing restriction bypass.

  • Which versions of Ikiwiki are affected by CVE-2016-9645?

    Ikiwiki versions prior to 3.20161229, specifically those before version 2.8, are affected by CVE-2016-9645.

  • Can Git versions older than 2.8.0 exploit CVE-2016-9645?

    Yes, Git versions older than 2.8.0 can exploit the vulnerability outlined in CVE-2016-9645.

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