Windows Subsystem for Linux Git Directory Exposure Risk
CVE-2019-1353

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Git
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 January 2020

What is CVE-2019-1353?

A vulnerability has been identified in Git when utilized within the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This issue occurs when accessing working directories on standard Windows drives, leading to the deactivation of NTFS file system protections. As a result, sensitive data may be exposed, posing risks for users who rely on WSL. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest secure version of Git to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

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Affected Version(s)

Git Before 2.24.1, 2.23.1, 2.22.2, 2.21.1, 2.20.2, 2.19.3, 2.18.2, 2.17.3, 2.16.6, 2.15.4, 2.14.6

References

https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqqr21cqcn9.fsf%40gitster-ct...
x_refsource_MISC
https://public-inbox.org/git/xmqqr21cqcn9.fsf%40gitster-c...
x_refsource_MISC
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE

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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