Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the index.c:read_entry() function while decompressing a compressed prefix length in libgit2 before v0.26.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted repository index file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgit2 | Libgit2 | < 0.26.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/3207ddb0103543da8ad2139ec6539f590f9900PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/3db1af1f370295ad5355b8f64b865a2a357bcaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://libgit2.github.com/security/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/3207ddb0103543da8ad2139ec6539f590f9900PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/3db1af1f370295ad5355b8f64b865a2a357bcaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://libgit2.github.com/security/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8098?
CVE-2018-8098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the index.c:read_entry() function while decompressing a compressed prefix length in libgit2 before v0.26.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8098?
CVE-2018-8098 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-2018-8098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgit2 Libgit2, Debian Debian Linux.