CVE-2017-12836: Command Injection
First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(Updated: )
Command injection vulnerability was found in CVS that can be triggered via malicious SSH URLs. References: <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/11/1">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/11/1</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CVS CVS | =1.12.1 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.3 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.5 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.6 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.7 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.9 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.10 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.11 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.12 | |
| CVS CVS | =1.12.13 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.04 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/11/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1480801
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?att=1;bug=871810;filename=cvs_1.12.13%2Breal-9%2Bdeb7u1.debdiff;msg=52
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1313002&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1313002&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1480800
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/bug-cvs/2017-08/msg00000.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3940
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/11/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100279
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3399-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12836?
CVE-2017-12836 has a high severity rating due to its potential for command injection through malicious SSH URLs.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12836?
To fix CVE-2017-12836, update CVS to a version later than 1.12.13 that contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2017-12836?
CVE-2017-12836 affects CVS versions 1.12.1 through 1.12.13.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12836?
CVE-2017-12836 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-12836 affect my system security?
Yes, CVE-2017-12836 can compromise system security by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
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