Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Git Products by Git
CVE-2016-2324

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Summary

An integer overflow vulnerability in Git prior to version 2.7.4 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can occur due to a crafted long filename or through excessive nested trees which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow, raising significant security concerns for users of the software.

References

EPSS Score

8% 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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