Ubuntu update for python-git

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU79630

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-2022-24439

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling URL. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and inject a maliciously crafted remote URL into the clone command.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-git to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.10

python-git (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

python3-git (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5968-1

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.