CVE-2016-3630
Published: 13 April 2016
The binary delta decoder in Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) clone, (2) push, or (3) pull command, related to (a) a list sizing rounding error and (b) short records.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
It was discovered that Mercurial incorrectly handled delta decoding. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Priority
Status
Package | Release | Status |
---|---|---|
mercurial Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
artful |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
bionic |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
cosmic |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
precise |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
trusty |
Released
(2.8.2-1ubuntu1.4)
|
|
upstream |
Released
(3.7.3-1)
|
|
wily |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
xenial |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
yakkety |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
|
zesty |
Not vulnerable
(3.7.3-1ubuntu1)
|
Severity score breakdown
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Base score | 8.8 |
Attack vector | Network |
Attack complexity | Low |
Privileges required | None |
User interaction | Required |
Scope | Unchanged |
Confidentiality | High |
Integrity impact | High |
Availability impact | High |
Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |