Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git-Scm | Git | < 1.7.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=git/git.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3c9d0414ed2db0167e6c828b547b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43457Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.7.2.1.txtBroken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41891Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0464Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=618108Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=git/git.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3c9d0414ed2db0167e6c828b547b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43457Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.7.2.1.txtBroken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2542?
CVE-2010-2542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.
How severe is CVE-2010-2542?
CVE-2010-2542 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-2010-2542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git-Scm Git.