Security readout for executives and security teams
Mercurial 1.0.1 could mishandle a malicious patch file so that applying it writes outside the intended working tree. The attack requires someone or an automated process to apply an untrusted patch. Business risk is highest on developer workstations, CI systems, and package build environments that ingest external patches. Exposure is likely limited to systems running vulnerable Mercurial versions that apply patch files from untrusted or semi-trusted sources, including maintainers, CI jobs, source import pipelines, and distribution build systems. Treat as a targeted engineering-workflow risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where old Mercurial installations process external patches or where build users have broad filesystem permissions. Mitigation focus: Identify Mercurial installations and package versions across developer and CI environments.; Apply vendor updates or upstream fixes that address CVE-2008-2942.; Avoid applying untrusted patch files on sensitive systems..
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- mercurial-patch-directory-traversal(43551)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2633CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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