Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Git by Version 2.7.4
CVE-2016-2315

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Suse
Status
Openstack Cloud
Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
Linux Enterprise Server
Linux Enterprise Debuginfo
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2016

Summary

This vulnerability in Git occurs due to an improper integer data type management within the revision component. Attackers can leverage this flaw by providing a long filename or utilizing deeply nested trees, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system's integrity.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3521
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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