Remote code execution in Sourcetree for Windows



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-5226
CWE-ID CWE-88
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Sourcetree for Windows
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Atlassian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Argument injection attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU12313

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5226

CWE-ID: CWE-88 - Argument Injection or Modification

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an argument injection via Mercurial repository tag name that is going to be deleted. A remote attacker with permission to create a tag on a Mercurial repository linked in Sourcetree for Windows can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation on the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 2.5.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Sourcetree for Windows: 2.0.20.1 - 2.4.8

CPE2.3 External links

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/SRCTREEWIN-8509
https://confluence.atlassian.com/sourcetreekb/sourcetree-security-advisory-2018-04-25-949230609.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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