GIT 'git-imap-send' Command SSL Certificate Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

BID:58148

Info

GIT 'git-imap-send' Command SSL Certificate Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 58148
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-0308
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 24 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:19PM
Credit: Salvatore Bonaccorso
Vulnerable: S.u.S.E. openSUSE 12.1
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
openSUSE openSUSE 12.2
GIT GIT 1.7.2
GIT GIT 1.5.6
GIT GIT 1.5.5
GIT GIT 1.8.1.3
GIT GIT 1.7.3.4
GIT GIT 1.7.3.3
CentOS CentOS 6
Apple Xcode 2.4.1
Apple Xcode 4.4
Apple Xcode 4.3
Apple Xcode 3.1
Apple Xcode 3.0
Apple Xcode 2.3
Apple Xcode 2.2
Apple Xcode 2.1
Apple Xcode 2.0
Not Vulnerable: GIT GIT 1.8.1.4
Apple Xcode 5.0

Discussion

GIT 'git-imap-send' Command SSL Certificate Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

GIT is prone to a security vulnerability that may allow attackers to conduct spoofing attacks.

Attackers can exploit this issue to spoof a valid server and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks. Successful exploits will cause victims to accept the certificates assuming they are from a legitimate site.

Versions prior to GIT 1.8.1.4 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

GIT 'git-imap-send' Command SSL Certificate Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

GIT 'git-imap-send' Command SSL Certificate Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

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