SB2022021134 - Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere in Git
Published: February 11, 2022 Updated: May 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022021134
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24975)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to The --mirror documentation for Git does not mention the availability of deleted content, aka the "GitBleed" issue. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2022/02/11/gitbleed/
- https://github.com/git/git/blob/2dc94da3744bfbbf145eca587a0f5ff480cc5867/Documentation/git-clone.txt#L185-L191
- https://www.aquasec.com/blog/undetected-hard-code-secrets-expose-corporations/
- https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqq4k14qe9g.fsf%40gitster.g/