CVE-2019-3902
UnknownEPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in Mercurial before 4.9. It was possible to use symlinks and subrepositories to defeat Mercurial's path-checking logic and write files outside a repository.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Mercurial before 4.9. It was possible to use symlinks and subrepositories to defeat Mercurial's path-checking logic and write files outside a repository.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mercurial | Mercurial | < 4.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3902Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_4.9_.282019-02-01.29Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3902Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_4.9_.282019-02-01.29Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3902?
A flaw was found in Mercurial before 4.9. It was possible to use symlinks and subrepositories to defeat Mercurial's path-checking logic and write files outside a repository.
How severe is CVE-2019-3902?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-3902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3902?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-3902?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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