SB2024020715 - Multiple vulnerabilities in libgit2

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SB2024020715 - Multiple vulnerabilities in libgit2

Published: February 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024020715
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24575)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop in git_revparse_single within the revparse() function in src/libgit2/revparse.c. A remote attacker can consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.


2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24577)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in git_index_add. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted filename that starts with a "/" character to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References