Description
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in viewcvs before 0.9.2, when exporting a repository as a tar archive, does not properly implement the hide_cvsroot and forbidden settings, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | viewcvs | 0.9.2-4woody1 | DSA-605-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-605-1 viewcvs - settings not honored Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-605 vendor-advisory
- viewcvs-repository-weak-security(18369) vdb-entry