#VU23492 Input validation error in Git - CVE-2019-1352

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23492

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1352

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Git for Visual Studio. A remote attacker can convince the user to clone a malicious repo and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Git: 2.14 - 2.19.2, 2.20.0 - 2.24.0

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1352

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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.