Vulnerability Description
git-daemon in git 1.4.4.5 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request containing extra unrecognized arguments.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git | Git | 1.4.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.version-control.git/120733Patch
- http://osvdb.org/55034
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35437Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35730
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200907-05.xml
- http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.version-control.git/120724Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:155
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/12/1Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35338
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022398
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1579PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51083
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg01045.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg01056.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg01126.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2108?
CVE-2009-2108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). git-daemon in git 1.4.4.5 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request containing extra unrecognized arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-2108?
CVE-2009-2108 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git Git.