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CVE-2016-9274

7.8 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Git 1.x for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse git.exe file in the current working directory.

Published Nov 11, 2016CWE-426EPSS 0.90%

Overview

CVE-2016-9274 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Git 1.x for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse git.exe file in the current working directory. NOTE: 2.x is unaffected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94289GitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/issues/944Refwww.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jOLv0sul0Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94289GitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/issues/944Refwww.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jOLv0sul0

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9274?

CVE-2016-9274 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-9274?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9274?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-9274?

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