CVE-2024-32465
Description
A flaw was found in Git in a full copy of a Git repository. A prerequisite for this vulnerability is for an unauthenticated attacker to place a specialized repository on their target's local system. If the victim were to clone this repository, it could result in arbitrary code execution.
Statement
The vulnerability identified in Git as CVE-2024-32004, while significant, is categorized as Moderate rather than Important due to several factors. Primarily, the exploit requires meeting specific conditions, such as interacting with repositories from untrusted sources and potentially executing malicious code embedded within them. Additionally, the vulnerability does not inherently grant unauthorized access to system resources or compromise the integrity of Git installations. Although the potential impact of the exploit is substantial, its severity is tempered by the fact that it necessitates user interaction with repositories obtained from untrusted origins.
Mitigation
To reduce the risk of exploitation, users are advised to refrain from using Git in repositories obtained from archives sourced from untrusted origins. This precautionary measure helps to minimize exposure to potential security threats until the necessary patches can be applied.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
Info alert:Important note
CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Attack Vector | Physical | Local | Physical |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | None | None |
| User Interaction | Required | Required | Required |
| Scope | Changed | Unchanged | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
The attacker may be able to create or overwrite critical files that are used to execute code, such as programs or libraries.
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Files or Directories
The attacker may be able to overwrite or create critical files, such as programs, libraries, or important data. If the targeted file is used for a security mechanism, then the attacker may be able to bypass that mechanism. For example, appending a new account at the end of a password file may allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Files or Directories
The attacker may be able read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data. If the targeted file is used for a security mechanism, then the attacker may be able to bypass that mechanism. For example, by reading a password file, the attacker could conduct brute force password guessing attacks in order to break into an account on the system.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
The attacker may be able to overwrite, delete, or corrupt unexpected critical files such as programs, libraries, or important data. This may prevent the product from working at all and in the case of protection mechanisms such as authentication, it has the potential to lock out product users.
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