CVE-2008-3546: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 07 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the (1) diff_addremove and (2) diff_change functions in GIT before 1.5.6.4 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a PATH whose length is larger than the system's PATH_MAX when running GIT utilities such as git-diff or git-grep.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TUBITAK BILGEM Pardus OS | =2007 | |
| TUBITAK BILGEM Pardus OS | =2008 | |
| Git | =1.5.5.3 | |
| Git | =1.5.5.3-r1 | |
| Git | =1.5.5.4 | |
| Git | =1.5.6.1 | |
| Git | =1.5.6.2 | |
| Git | =1.5.6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/git/2008/7/16/2529284
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.5.6.4.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30549
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020627
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31347
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0253
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2707
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32029
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-16.xml
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00729.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33964
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-723-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2306
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44217
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495391/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3546?
CVE-2008-3546 is a high-severity vulnerability due to a stack-based buffer overflow that can allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3546?
To fix CVE-2008-3546, upgrade GIT to version 1.5.6.4 or later.
Which versions of GIT are affected by CVE-2008-3546?
CVE-2008-3546 affects GIT versions prior to 1.5.6.4, including versions 1.5.5.3, 1.5.5.4, 1.5.6.1, 1.5.6.2, and 1.5.6.3.
Can CVE-2008-3546 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-3546 is a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system for exploitation.
What systems are primarily impacted by CVE-2008-3546?
CVE-2008-3546 primarily impacts systems running affected versions of GIT, like Linux distributions using outdated versions.
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