The vulnerability of the git_clone() function in the distributed version control system Git allows a hacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.

The vulnerability of the gitclone function in a distributed version control system like Git is related to the disclosure of information. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker, operating remotely, to gain unauthorized access to protected information...

Git: Security bypass

Background Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Description Timo Schmid discovered that the Git restricted shell incorrectly filtered allowed commands. Impact A remote attacker...

Debian DSA-3257-1 : mercurial - security update

Jesse Hertz of Matasano Security discovered that Mercurial, a distributed version control system, is prone to a command injection vulnerability via a crafted repository name in a clone command. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and package checks in this...