Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) diff_addremove and (2) diff_change functions in GIT before 1.5.6.4 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a PATH whose length is larger than the system's PATH_MAX when running GIT utilities such as git-diff or git-grep.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Parduslinux | 2007 |
| Git | Git | 1.5.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/git/2008/7/16/2529284Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31347Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32029
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33964
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-16.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0253
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1637
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.5.6.4.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495391/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30549
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020627
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-723-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2306
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3546?
CVE-2008-3546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) diff_addremove and (2) diff_change functions in GIT before 1.5.6.4 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a PATH whose length is larger than the s...
How severe is CVE-2008-3546?
CVE-2008-3546 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3546?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Parduslinux, Git Git.