SUSE Linux update for git



Published: 2017-10-12
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-14867
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Git
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Git

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) OS command injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU8606

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14867

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing "git-cvsserver" parameters. A remote authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary OS commands and execute them on vulnerable system with 'git' user privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Git: 2.10.0 - 2.14.1

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-10/msg00015.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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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