Vulnerability identifier: #VU72244

Vulnerability 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-2023-22743

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Git for Windows
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Git for Windows

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker co compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure loading of .dll libraries in Git for Windows installer. A remote attacker can place a malicious DLL file into a subdirectory of a specific name next to the Git for Windows installer (e.g. into a download folder) and execute it on the system by tricking the victim to launch the Git for Windows installer from that directory.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Git for Windows: 2.39.0 - 2.39.1.1

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External links
http://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-p2x9-prp4-8gvq
http://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1
http://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1

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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.