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CVE-2010-2542

7.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.

Published Aug 11, 2010git-scmCWE-787EPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2010-2542 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting git-scm git. It was published on August 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from git-scm. Update git to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
git-scmgit>= 0, < 1.7.2.1Affected

References

Refgit.kernel.org/?p=git/git.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3c9d0414ed2db0167e6c828b547be8fc9f88fcccReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/43457Refwww.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.7.2.1.txtRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41891Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0464Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=618108Refgit.kernel.org/?p=git/git.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3c9d0414ed2db0167e6c828b547be8fc9f88fccc

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2542?

CVE-2010-2542 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting git-scm git. It was published on August 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2542?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2542?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from git-scm. Update git to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2542?

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