Slackware Linux update for git



Published: 2018-06-04
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2018-11235
CVE-2018-11233
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
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Slackware Linux
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13047

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11235

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The weakness exists due to improper validation of submodule "names" supplied via the untrusted .gitmodules file when appending them to the '$GIT_DIR/modules' directory. A remote attacker can return specially crafted data to create or overwrite files on the target user's system when the repository is cloned and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected package git.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 13.0 - 14.2

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.582338


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13048

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11233

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to input validation flaw in processing path names on NTFS-based systems. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted path names and read random memory contents.

Mitigation

Update the affected package git.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 13.0 - 14.2

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.582338


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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