CVE-2017-12836: Command Injection

Published Aug 11, 2017
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Updated

Command injection vulnerability was found in CVS that can be triggered via malicious SSH URLs.

References:

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/11/1

Other sources

CVS 1.12.x, when configured to use SSH for remote repositories, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a repository URL with a crafted hostname, as demonstrated by "-oProxyCommand=id;localhost:/bar."

MITRE

Affected Software

15 affected components
GNU Cvs=1.12.1
GNU Cvs=1.12.3
GNU Cvs=1.12.5
GNU Cvs=1.12.6
GNU Cvs=1.12.7
GNU Cvs=1.12.9
GNU Cvs=1.12.10
GNU Cvs=1.12.11
GNU Cvs=1.12.12
GNU Cvs=1.12.13
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.04
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Aug 11, 2017
Data Sourced
10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Which versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2017-12836?

CVE-2017-12836 affects CVS versions 1.12.1 through 1.12.13.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12836?

CVE-2017-12836 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.

5

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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