CVE-2014-9706
HIGHEPSS 92th pctlDescription
The build_index_from_tree function in index.py in Dulwich before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a commit with a directory path starting with .git/, which is not properly handled when checking out a working tree.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
High risk: more likely to be exploited than 92% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-19 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2015-5477 | High | 7.8 | 91% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2014-9034 | Medium | 5.0 | 83% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2014-7141 | Medium | 6.4 | 76% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2016-3236 | Critical | 9.8 | 75% | - | - |
| CVE-2015-5374 | High | 7.8 | 74% | - | - |
| CVE-2016-4977 | High | 8.8 | 72% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2014-9706?
Upgrade dulwich on debian 11 to 0.10.1-1 or later.
Is CVE-2014-9706 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2014-9706 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 5.0% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 92% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2014-9706?
CVE-2014-9706 has a CVSS v2 base score of 7.5, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2014-9706 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for dulwich (Debian). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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