GLSA 201401-06: Git: Privilege escalation
| Severity: | high |
| Title: | Git: Privilege escalation |
| Date: | 01/10/2014 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201401-06 |
Synopsis
A stack-based buffer overflow in Git might allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges.Background
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-vcs/git | < 1.7.2.2 | >= 1.7.2.2 | All supported architectures |
Description
Git contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c.
Impact
A local attacker could gain escalated privileges via a specially crafted git repository.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Git users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-vcs/git-1.7.2.2"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since September 11, 2010. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.