SB2023090562 - Remote code execution in GitPython on Windows
Published: September 5, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023090562
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40590)
CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search. A local user can place a malicious git.exe file into a repository directory, which will be executed during import.
The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.