Improper input validation in Git Large File Storage Project
CVE-2017-17831
GitHub Git LFS before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an ssh URL with an initial dash character in the hostname, located on a "url =" line in a .lfsconfig file within a repository.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.037 (88.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Git_large_file_storage_project Git_large_file_storage
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17831?
- CVE-2017-17831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git Large File Storage Project, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-12-21.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17831?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.