Vulnerability Description
The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers by leveraging clobbering of the error variable.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgit2 Project | Libgit2 | <= 0.24.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95359
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9a64e62f0f20c9cf9b2e1609f037060eb2d8ebIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/b5c6a1b407b7f8b952bded2789593b68b18762Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://libgit2.github.com/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95359
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10130?
CVE-2016-10130 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers by leveraging clobbering of the error variable...
How severe is CVE-2016-10130?
CVE-2016-10130 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10130?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgit2 Project Libgit2.