CVE-2013-4451
First published: Fri Sep 21 2018(Updated: )
gitolite commit fa06a34 through 3.5.3 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving world-writable permissions when creating (1) ~/.gitolite.rc, (2) ~/.gitolite, or (3) ~/repositories/gitolite-admin.git on fresh installs.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gitolite | >=3.0<=3.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite/commit/3dad4f8e3214d6ab5f71823019a624fa48b055a3
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/gitolite/Tu1sjaf7A4A/discussion
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/21/11
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63237
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/gitolite/Tu1sjaf7A4A/discussion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4451?
CVE-2013-4451 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4451?
To fix CVE-2013-4451, ensure that the directories and files are not world-writable, particularly ~/.gitolite.rc, ~/.gitolite, and ~/repositories/gitolite-admin.git.
What versions of Gitolite are affected by CVE-2013-4451?
CVE-2013-4451 affects Gitolite versions between 3.0 and 3.5.3.
What impact could CVE-2013-4451 have on my system?
CVE-2013-4451 could allow attackers to manipulate or gain unauthorized access to repositories due to improper permission settings.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4451 if I can't update immediately?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2013-4451 is to manually set correct file permissions on the affected directories and files.
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