Heap-based buffer overflow in git (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-2324
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 git (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU32318

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2324

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer overflow in Git before 2.7.4. A remote attacker can use a to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

git (Alpine package): 2.4.1-r1

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=b8f693241d910383035c084cc5eabd2edeb5f1e1
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=be906642f3b475f5cd66b562720062d6f26533b4


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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