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Debian DSA-3934-1 Critical: Git Command Execution via SSH URLs

Joern Schneeweisz discovered that git, a distributed revision control system, did not correctly handle maliciously constructed ssh:// URLs. This allowed an attacker to run an arbitrary shell command, for instance via git submodules. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3934-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Sebastien Delafond August 10, 2017 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : git CVE ID : CVE-2017-1000117 Joern Schneeweisz discovered that git, a distributed revision control system, did not correctly handle maliciously constructed ssh:// URLs. This allowed an attacker to run an arbitrary shell command, for instance via git submodules. For the oldstable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1:2.1.4-2.1+deb8u4. For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 1:2.11.0-3+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your git packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3934-1 tackles a vulnerability in the OpenSSH package that permits unauthorized access through manipulated keys. Upgrade is advisable.. Debian Security, Git Command Execution, Security Update, SSH URL Handling. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 10, 2017 •Critical Debian