Vulnerability Description
Incorrect returning of an error code in the index.c:read_entry() function leads to a double free in libgit2 before v0.26.2, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service 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/58a6fe94cb851f71214dbefac3f9bffee437d6PatchThird 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/58a6fe94cb851f71214dbefac3f9bffee437d6PatchThird 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-2018-8099?
CVE-2018-8099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Incorrect returning of an error code in the index.c:read_entry() function leads to a double free in libgit2 before v0.26.2, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted reposito...
How severe is CVE-2018-8099?
CVE-2018-8099 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-2018-8099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgit2 Libgit2, Debian Debian Linux.