Vulnerability Description
gitweb/gitweb.perl in gitweb in Git 1.6.x before 1.6.0.6, 1.5.6.x before 1.5.6.6, 1.5.5.x before 1.5.5.6, 1.5.4.x before 1.5.4.7, and other versions after 1.4.3 allows local repository owners to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the diff.external configuration variable and executing a crafted gitweb query.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git | Git | 1.4.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=git&m=122975564100860&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=122975564100863&w=2:
- http://osvdb.org/50918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33282
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34194
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4922
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200903-15.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/15/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/20/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-723-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47528
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01169.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01170.h
- http://marc.info/?l=git&m=122975564100860&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5916?
CVE-2008-5916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). gitweb/gitweb.perl in gitweb in Git 1.6.x before 1.6.0.6, 1.5.6.x before 1.5.6.6, 1.5.5.x before 1.5.5.6, 1.5.4.x before 1.5.4.7, and other versions after 1.4.3 allows local repository owners to execu...
How severe is CVE-2008-5916?
CVE-2008-5916 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git Git.