Vulnerability Description
Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git-Scm | Git | < 2.19.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106020Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042166Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3800Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/git/git.git/commit/?id=321fd82389742398d2924640ceMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/git/git.git/tree/Documentation/RelNotes/2.19.2.txRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-13
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3829-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106020Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042166Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3800Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/git/git.git/commit/?id=321fd82389742398d2924640ceMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/git/git.git/tree/Documentation/RelNotes/2.19.2.txRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-13
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3829-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19486?
CVE-2018-19486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, becaus...
How severe is CVE-2018-19486?
CVE-2018-19486 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-2018-19486?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git-Scm Git, Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.