Vulnerability Description
Git, a revision control system, is vulnerable to path traversal prior to versions 2.39.2, 2.38.4, 2.37.6, 2.36.5, 2.35.7, 2.34.7, 2.33.7, 2.32.6, 2.31.7, and 2.30.8. By feeding a crafted input to `git apply`, a path outside the working tree can be overwritten as the user who is running `git apply`. A fix has been prepared and will appear in v2.39.2, v2.38.4, v2.37.6, v2.36.5, v2.35.7, v2.34.7, v2.33.7, v2.32.6, v2.31.7, and v2.30.8. As a workaround, use `git apply --stat` to inspect a patch before applying; avoid applying one that creates a symbolic link and then creates a file beyond the symbolic link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git-Scm | Git | < 2.30.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/git/git/commit/c867e4fa180bec4750e9b54eb10f459030dbebfdPatch
- https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-r87m-v37r-cwfhVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-15
- https://github.com/git/git/commit/c867e4fa180bec4750e9b54eb10f459030dbebfdPatch
- https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-r87m-v37r-cwfhVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-15
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-23946?
CVE-2023-23946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Git, a revision control system, is vulnerable to path traversal prior to versions 2.39.2, 2.38.4, 2.37.6, 2.36.5, 2.35.7, 2.34.7, 2.33.7, 2.32.6, 2.31.7, and 2.30.8. By feeding a crafted input to `git...
How severe is CVE-2023-23946?
CVE-2023-23946 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git-Scm Git.