Vulnerability identifier: #VU62260
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Git
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: Git
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the uninstaller binary loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner from the current working directory. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file onto the system, trick the victim to run the uninstaller binary from that directory and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Git: 2.35.0 - 2.35.1
External links
http://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gf48-x3vr-j5c3
http://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.35.2.windows.1
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.