CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-2324

Integer overflow in Git before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in Git before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SuseLinux Enterprise Debuginfo11
SuseOpenstack Cloud5
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12.0
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit11
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server12
Git-ScmGit<= 2.7.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2324?

CVE-2016-2324 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Integer overflow in Git before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2016-2324?

CVE-2016-2324 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-2016-2324?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Suse Openstack Cloud, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.