openEuler update for jgit
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-4759 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
openEuler Operating systems & Components / Operating system jgit-javadoc Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component jgit Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | openEuler |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU81948
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4759
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted symbolic link into the repository, trick the victim into cloning it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Install updates from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versionsopenEuler: 20.03 LTS SP1 - 22.03 LTS SP2
jgit-javadoc: before 5.11.0-3
jgit: before 5.11.0-3
External linkshttp://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2023-1995
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.
