#VU13048 Improper input validation in Git - CVE-2018-11233

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13048

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11233

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Git
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Git

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.17.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Git: 2.17

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External links
https://github.com/git/git/blob/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.17.1.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.