Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the substr function in parsing.c in cgit 0.9.0.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an empty username in the "Author" field in a commit.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lars Hjemli | Cgit | <= 0.9.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7757d1b046ecb67b830151d20715c658867df1ec
- http://hjemli.net/pipermail/cgit/2012-July/000652.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50734Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/03/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55724
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=820733
- http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7757d1b046ecb67b830151d20715c658867df1ec
- http://hjemli.net/pipermail/cgit/2012-July/000652.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50734Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/30/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/03/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55724
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=820733
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4465?
CVE-2012-4465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the substr function in parsing.c in cgit 0.9.0.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code vi...
How severe is CVE-2012-4465?
CVE-2012-4465 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4465?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lars Hjemli Cgit.