Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Git 1.x for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse git.exe file in the current working directory. NOTE: 2.x is unaffected.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git For Windows Project | Git For Windows | >= 1.0.0, <= 1.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94289Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/issues/944Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jOLv0sul0Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94289Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/issues/944Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jOLv0sul0Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9274?
CVE-2016-9274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Git 1.x for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse git.exe file in the current working directory. NOTE: 2.x is unaffected.
How severe is CVE-2016-9274?
CVE-2016-9274 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git For Windows Project Git For Windows.