NULL pointer dereference in libgit2.github.com libgit2
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-10129 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-476 |
| 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 medium risk vulnerability.
1) NULL pointer dereference
EUVDB-ID: #VU32001
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10129
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via an empty packet line.
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/95339
http://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/2fdef641fd0dd2828bd948234ae86de75221a11a
http://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/84d30d569ada986f3eef527cbdb932643c2dd037
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.
