CVE-2017-14592: Command Injection
Sourcetree for macOS had several argument and command injection bugs in Mercurial and Git repository handling. An attacker with permission to commit to a repository linked in Sourcetree for macOS is able to exploit this issue to gain code execution on the system. From version 1.4.0 of Sourcetree for macOS, this vulnerability can be triggered from a webpage through the use of the Sourcetree URI handler. Versions of Sourcetree for macOS starting with 1.0b2 before version 2.7.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14592?
CVE-2017-14592 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution on the affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14592?
To mitigate CVE-2017-14592, upgrade to a version of Atlassian Sourcetree that is later than 2.7.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-14592?
Users of Atlassian Sourcetree on macOS prior to version 2.7 or beta versions of 1.0 are affected by CVE-2017-14592.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14592?
CVE-2017-14592 describes argument and command injection vulnerabilities in the repository handling for Git and Mercurial.
Can CVE-2017-14592 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14592 can be exploited by an attacker with commit permissions to a vulnerable repository.