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CVE-2016-3630: PYSEC-2016-29 - The binary delta decoder in Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) clone, (2) push, or (3) pull

CVE-2016-3630 · Severity: low · CVSS 3 · Published 2016-04-13

Technologies: mercurial (PyPI). Vendors: PyPI.

Executive brief

The binary delta decoder in Mercurial before 3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) clone, (2) push, or (3) pull command, related to (a) a list sizing rounding error and (b) short records.

Affected products

  • PyPI mercurial

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