#VU102869 Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in Git - CVE-2024-52006

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102869

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52006

CWE-ID: CWE-116

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Git
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Git

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exfiltrate data.

The vulnerability exists due to newline confusion in credential helpers when interpreting single Carriage Return characters. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Git: 2.40.0 - 2.48.0

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External links
http://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-r5ph-xg7q-xfrp
http://github.com/git/git/commit/b01b9b81d36759cdcd07305e78765199e1bc2060

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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.