Buffer overflow in libgit2.github.com libgit2
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-10128 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
libgit2 Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
| Vendor | libgit2.github.com |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU32000
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10128
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Buffer overflow in the git_pkt_parse_line function in transports/smart_pkt.c in the Git Smart Protocol support in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted non-flush packet.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionslibgit2: 0.24.4.0 - 0.25.1.0
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95338
http://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/4ac39c76c0153d1ee6889a0984c39e97731684b2
http://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/66e3774d279672ee51c3b54545a79d20d1ada834
http://libgit2.github.com/security/
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.
