CVE-2016-3105

mercurial: arbitrary code execution when converting git repos

Published May 9, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The convert extension in Mercurial before 3.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git repository name.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-459-1 mercurial security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3570-1 mercurial security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-0016 The convert extension in Mercurial before 3.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git repository name.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-49cw-434h-qc57 Mercurial vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when converting Git repos
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:47 PM
Reserved
Mar 10, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 9, 2016, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 6, 2016, 12:00 AM