CVE-2017-18026
First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )
Redmine before 3.2.9, 3.3.x before 3.3.6, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 does not block the --config and --debugger flags to the Mercurial hg program, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands (through the Mercurial adapter) via vectors involving a branch whose name begins with a --config= or --debugger= substring, a related issue to CVE-2017-17536.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redmine Redmine | <3.2.9 | |
| Redmine Redmine | >=3.3.0<3.3.6 | |
| Redmine Redmine | >=3.4.0<3.4.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/redmine | 5.0.4-5 5.0.4-7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redmine.org/issues/27516
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-18026
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17536
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-18026
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15568
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15569
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15570
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15571
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=887307
- https://github.com/redmine/redmine/commit/58ed8655136ff2fe5ff7796859bf6a399c76c678
- https://github.com/redmine/redmine/commit/9d797400eaec5f9fa7ba9507c82d9c18cb91d02e
- https://github.com/redmine/redmine/commit/ca87bf766cdc70179cb2dce03015d78ec9c13ebd
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4191
- https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_Advisories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18026?
CVE-2017-18026 is a vulnerability in Redmine before versions 3.2.9, 3.3.x before 3.3.6, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the Mercurial adapter.
How severe is CVE-2017-18026?
CVE-2017-18026 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18026?
Redmine versions before 3.2.9, between 3.3.0 and 3.3.6, and between 3.4.0 and 3.4.4 are affected by CVE-2017-18026.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18026?
To fix CVE-2017-18026, it is recommended to upgrade Redmine to version 3.2.9, 3.3.6, or 3.4.4.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18026?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-18026 at the following references: [Redmine Issue #27516](https://www.redmine.org/issues/27516), [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-18026).
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