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CVE-2024-32478

6.9 · MEDIUM

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper.

Published Apr 19, 2024CWE-732EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2024-32478 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.

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-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9GitHubgithub.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vqGitHubgithub.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9GitHubgithub.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vq

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32478?

CVE-2024-32478 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-32478?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-32478?

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-2024-32478?

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