SB2016040806 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Git

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SB2016040806 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Git

Published: April 8, 2016 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016040806
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2315)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in revision.c in git before 2.7.4 uses an incorrect integer data type, which. 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References