CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9706

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The build_index_from_tree function in index.py in Dulwich before version 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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to Dulwich version 0.9.9 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS