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CVE-2023-29012

7.2 · HIGH

Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git.

Published Apr 25, 2023CWE-427EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2023-29012 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.

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

GitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.40.1.windows.1GitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gq5x-v87v-8f7gGitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.40.1.windows.1GitHubgithub.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gq5x-v87v-8f7g

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29012?

CVE-2023-29012 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-29012?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-29012?

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-2023-29012?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-29012 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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