Vulnerability in Git
CVE-2023-29007
Git is a revision control system. Prior to versions 2.30.9, 2.31.8, 2.32.7, 2.33.8, 2.34.8, 2.35.8, 2.36.6, 2.37.7, 2.38.5, 2.39.3, and 2.40.1, a specially crafted `.gitmodules` file with submodule URLs that are longer than 1024 characters can used to exploit a bug in `config.c::git_config_copy_or_rename_section_in_file()`. This bug can be used to inject arbitrary configuration into a user's `$GIT_DIR/config` when attempting to remove the configuration section associated with that submodule. When the attacker injects configuration values which specify executables to run (such as `core.pager`, `core.editor`, `core.sshCommand`, etc.) this can lead to a remote code execution. A fix A fix is available in versions 2.30.9, 2.31.8, 2.32.7, 2.33.8, 2.34.8, 2.35.8, 2.36.6, 2.37.7, 2.38.5, 2.39.3, and 2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid running `git submodule deinit` on untrusted repositories or without prior inspection of any submodule sections in `$GIT_DIR/config`.
EPSS: 0.061 (92.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Git — versions < 2.30.9, >= 2.31.0, < 2.31.8, >= 2.32.0, < 2.32.7
- Git-scm Git — versions 2.40.0
- Fedoraproject Fedora — versions 36, 37, 38
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29007?
- CVE-2023-29007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-04-25.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29007?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-29007 known to be exploited?
- 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.