Vulnerability Description
gitolite commit fa06a34 through 3.5.3 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving world-writable permissions when creating (1) ~/.gitolite.rc, (2) ~/.gitolite, or (3) ~/repositories/gitolite-admin.git on fresh installs.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitolite | Gitolite | >= 3.0, <= 3.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/3dad4f8e3214d6ab5f71823019a624fa48b0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite/Tu1sjaf7A4A/discussion
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/21/11Mailing ListPatch
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63237Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/3dad4f8e3214d6ab5f71823019a624fa48b0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite/Tu1sjaf7A4A/discussion
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/21/11Mailing ListPatch
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63237Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4451?
CVE-2013-4451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). gitolite commit fa06a34 through 3.5.3 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving world-writable permissions when creating (1) ~/.gitolite.rc, (2) ~/.gitolite, or (3) ~/repo...
How severe is CVE-2013-4451?
CVE-2013-4451 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitolite Gitolite.