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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-3542-1 | mercurial security update |
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 |
GHSA-9vjf-jjcq-3gh7 | Mercurial arbitrary code execution vulnerability |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:03:34.408Z
Reserved: 2016-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-3630
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-04-13T16:59:20.850
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-3630
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD
Github GHSA