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CVE-2017-14867

8.8 · HIGH

Git before 2.10.5, 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.5, 2.13.x before 2.13.6, and 2.14.x before 2.14.2 uses unsafe Perl scripts to support subcommands such as cvsserver, which allows attacke…

Published Sep 29, 2017CWE-78EPSS 36.00%

Overview

CVE-2017-14867 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Git before 2.10.5, 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.5, 2.13.x before 2.13.6, and 2.14.x before 2.14.2 uses unsafe Perl scripts to support subcommands such as cvsserver, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in a module name. The vulnerable code is reachable via git-shell even without CVS support.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/26/9Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101060Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039431Refbugs.debian.org/876854Reflists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00246.htmlRefpublic-inbox.org/git/xmqqy3p29ekj.fsf%40gitster.mtv.corp.google.com/T/#uRefwww.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3984Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/26/9Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101060Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039431

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14867?

CVE-2017-14867 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-14867?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-14867?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-14867?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-14867 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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