SourceTree up to 2.x on MacOS Git Subrepository Argument command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in SourceTree up to 2.x on MacOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Git Subrepository Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of Argument can lead to command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-13396. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceTree up to 2.x on MacOS. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Git Subrepository Handler. The manipulation as part of a Argument leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

There was an argument injection vulnerability in Sourcetree for macOS from version 1.0b2 before version 3.0.0 via Git subrepositories in Mercurial repositories. An attacker with permission to commit to a Mercurial repository linked in Sourcetree for macOS is able to exploit this issue to gain code execution on the system.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2018. The weakness was published 11/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at jira.atlassian.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-13396 since 07/06/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-126461. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SourceTree 3.0.0

Timelineinfo

07/06/2018 🔍
10/31/2018 +117 days 🔍
11/05/2018 +5 days 🔍
11/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/10/2020 +521 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jira.atlassian.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-13396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126460
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/06/2018 08:33
Updated: 04/10/2020 09:33
Changes: 11/06/2018 08:33 (60), 04/10/2020 09:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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