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CVE-2009-2108

First published: Thu Jun 18 2009(Updated: )

git-daemon in git 1.4.4.5 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a request containing extra unrecognized arguments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Git=1.4.4.5
Git=1.5.0
Git=1.5.0-rc2
Git=1.5.0-rc3
Git=1.5.0-rc4
Git=1.5.0.1
Git=1.5.0.2
Git=1.5.0.3
Git=1.5.0.4
Git=1.5.0.5
Git=1.5.0.6
Git=1.5.0.7
Git=1.5.1
Git=1.5.1.1
Git=1.5.1.2
Git=1.5.1.3
Git=1.5.1.4
Git=1.5.1.5
Git=1.5.2
Git=1.5.2.2
Git=1.5.2.3
Git=1.5.2.4
Git=1.5.2.5
Git=1.5.3
Git=1.5.3-rc5
Git=1.5.3-rc7
Git=1.5.3.2
Git=1.5.3.4
Git=1.5.3.6
Git=1.5.3.8
Git=1.5.4-rc0
Git=1.5.4-rc1
Git=1.5.4-rc1.1136.g2794
Git=1.5.4-rc3
Git=1.5.4-rc4
Git=1.5.4.1
Git=1.5.4.2
Git=1.5.4.4
Git=1.5.4.7
Git=1.5.5
Git=1.5.5-rc1
Git=1.5.5-rc2
Git=1.5.5-rc3
Git=1.5.5.1
Git=1.5.5.3
Git=1.5.5.3-r1
Git=1.5.5.4
Git=1.5.5.5
Git=1.5.5.6
Git=1.5.6
Git=1.5.6.1
Git=1.5.6.2
Git=1.5.6.3
Git=1.5.6.4
Git=1.5.6.5
Git=1.5.6.6
Git=1.5.6.6-rc0
Git=1.5.6.6-rc2
Git=1.5.6.6-rc3
Git=1.6.0
Git=1.6.0-rc1
Git=1.6.0-rc2
Git=1.6.0-rc3
Git=1.6.0.1
Git=1.6.0.2
Git=1.6.0.3
Git=1.6.0.4
Git=1.6.0.5
Git=1.6.0.6
Git=1.6.1
Git=1.6.1-rc1
Git=1.6.1-rc2
Git=1.6.1-rc3
Git=1.6.1-rc4
Git=1.6.1.4
Git=1.6.2
Git=1.6.2-rc1
Git=1.6.2.1
Git=1.6.2.2
Git=1.6.2.3
Git=1.6.2.4
Git=1.6.2.5
Git=1.6.3
Git=1.6.3-rc1
Git=1.6.3-rc2
Git=1.6.3-rc3
Git=1.6.3-rc4
Git=1.6.3.1
Git=1.6.3.2

Remedy

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.version-control.git/120733

Remedy

http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.version-control.git/120724

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/12/1

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1579

Remedy

https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-security-list/2009-June/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2108?

    CVE-2009-2108 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service via resource exhaustion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2108?

    To fix CVE-2009-2108, upgrade to a version of Git later than 1.6.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2108?

    CVE-2009-2108 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Git are affected by CVE-2009-2108?

    CVE-2009-2108 affects Git versions from 1.4.4.5 through 1.6.3.

  • Can CVE-2009-2108 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-2108 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted requests.

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