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CVE-2016-3105 affects Mercurial before 3.8. A specially crafted Git repository name could cause code execution when processed through Mercurial’s convert extension. Business risk is mainly to developer workstations, build servers, or automation that converts untrusted Git repositories with vulnerable Mercurial versions. Exposure is most likely where Mercurial below 3.8 is installed and the convert extension handles Git repositories from untrusted or external sources. Systems only using Mercurial for trusted repositories, or running fixed distribution packages, have lower exposure. Treat as a targeted development-environment risk. Prioritize remediation on build and source-control migration systems, especially where external repositories are processed. Broad emergency response is not supported by the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mercurial to 3.8 or later, or install fixed vendor packages.; Prioritize developer workstations, CI servers, and repository migration hosts.; Avoid converting untrusted Git repositories with vulnerable Mercurial versions..
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- GLSA-201612-19CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://selenic.com/hg/rev/a56296f55a5eCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_3.8_.2F_3.8.1_.282016-5-1.29CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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