CVE-2017-8768: OS Command Injection

Published May 4, 2017
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Updated

Atlassian SourceTree v2.5c and prior are affected by a command injection in the handling of the sourcetree:// scheme. It will lead to arbitrary OS command execution with a URL substring of sourcetree://cloneRepo/ext:: or sourcetree://checkoutRef/ext:: followed by the command. The Atlassian ID number is SRCTREE-4632.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian SourceTree<=2.5c

Event History

May 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8768?

CVE-2017-8768 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary OS command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8768?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8768, update Atlassian SourceTree to version 2.6 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8768?

Atlassian SourceTree versions up to and including 2.5c are affected by CVE-2017-8768.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-8768?

CVE-2017-8768 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system through manipulated URL schemes.

5

Is CVE-2017-8768 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2017-8768 can be exploited remotely if a user is tricked into opening a malicious URL.

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