SB2020090127 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for git 

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SB2020090127 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for git

Published: September 1, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090127
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5260)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Git can be tricked into sending private credentials to a host controlled by an attacker. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted URL to "git clone" that will present stored credentials for any host to a host of their choosing.


2) Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11008)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system

The vulnerability exists due to the Git can be tricked into sending private credentials to a host controlled by an attacker. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted URL to "git clone" that will present stored credentials for any host to a host of their choosing.

Note: This vulnerability is similar to the CVE-2020-5260 (SB2020041523). The fix for that bug still left the door open for an exploit where some credential is leaked (but the attacker cannot control which one).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References