CVE-2016-3630

mercurial: remote code execution in binary delta decoding

Published Apr 13, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 4.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3542-1 mercurial security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-0017 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-9vjf-jjcq-3gh7 Mercurial arbitrary code execution vulnerability
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