CVE-2017-14176: Command Injection

Published Aug 30, 2017
·
Updated

Bazaar through 2.7.0, when Subprocess SSH is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands

Other sources

It was discovered that the bzr did not properly filter bzr+ssh: URLs, which can be exploited to inject commands via malicious URLs.

Upstream bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bzr/+bug/1710979

Patch: http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~brz/brz/trunk/revision/6754

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/breezy
3.0.0~bzr7290-23.1.0-83.3.2-33.3.4-1
debian/bzr
2.7.0+bzr6622-152.7.0+bzr6622+brz
redhat/bzr<3.0
3.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.04
Canonical Bazaar<=2.7.0
Microsoft cm1 bzr 2.7.0-

Event History

Sep 6, 2017
Data Sourced
04:39 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14176?

CVE-2017-14176 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its capability of allowing remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14176?

To address CVE-2017-14176, you should upgrade to affected software versions, such as bzr 2.7.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14176?

CVE-2017-14176 affects users of Bazaar versions up to 2.7.0 that utilize Subprocess SSH.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14176?

CVE-2017-14176 is a remote command execution vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted bzr+ssh URLs.

5

Can CVE-2017-14176 impact automated deployment systems?

Yes, CVE-2017-14176 could pose a risk to automated deployment systems using vulnerable versions of Bazaar with Subprocess SSH.

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