Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:98409

Info

Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 98409
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2017-8386
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 10 2017 12:00AM
Updated: May 23 2017 04:27PM
Credit: Timo Schmid
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 17.04
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 16.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS
GIT GIT 2.12
GIT GIT 2.11
GIT GIT 2.10
GIT GIT 2.9
GIT GIT 2.8
GIT GIT 2.7.1
GIT GIT 2.7
GIT GIT 2.6.1
GIT GIT 2.6
GIT GIT 2.5.4
GIT GIT 2.5.3
GIT GIT 2.5.2
GIT GIT 2.5.1
GIT GIT 2.5
GIT GIT 2.4.10
GIT GIT 2.4.9
GIT GIT 2.4.8
GIT GIT 2.4.7
GIT GIT 2.4.6
GIT GIT 2.4.5
GIT GIT 2.4.4
GIT GIT 2.4.3
GIT GIT 2.4.2
GIT GIT 2.4.1
GIT GIT 0
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable: GIT GIT 2.13
GIT GIT 2.12.3
GIT GIT 2.11.2
GIT GIT 2.10.3
GIT GIT 2.9.4
GIT GIT 2.8.5
GIT GIT 2.7.5
GIT GIT 2.6.7
GIT GIT 2.5.6
GIT GIT 2.4.12

Discussion

Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Git is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Exploit / POC

Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

The researcher has created a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

Git CVE-2017-8386 Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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