Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in git_delta_apply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a Denial of Service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgit2 | Libgit2 | < 0.27.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1598024Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9844d38bed10e9ff17174434b3421b227ae710PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.27.3PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1598024Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9844d38bed10e9ff17174434b3421b227ae710PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.27.3PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10888?
CVE-2018-10888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in git_delta_apply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. An attacker may use ...
How severe is CVE-2018-10888?
CVE-2018-10888 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-2018-10888?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgit2 Libgit2, Debian Debian Linux.