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CVE-2014-9706

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 properl...

Published: Mar 31, 2015Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSACWE-19
7.5HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
5.0%
Top 8.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Dulwich Arbitrary code execution via commit with directory path starting with .git

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:PI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:PConfidentiality
Partial
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

CWE-19

Affected Products

PyPI
package-ecosystem
dulwich
OSS Libraries
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
debian linuxOn-premOS
Operating Systems / linux-distro
dulwich project
oss-projectaka dulwich
dulwichLibrary
OSS Libraries / generic-library
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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9706
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/jelmer/dulwich/commit/091638be3c89f46f42c3b1d57dc1504af5729176
github.com
https://git.samba.org/?p=jelmer/dulwich.git;a=commitdiff;h=091638be3c89f46f42c3b1d57dc1504af5729176
git.samba.org
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