CVE-2016-10129: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
The Git Smart Protocol support in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an empty packet line.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgit2 | <=0.24.5 | |
| libgit2 | =0.25.0 | |
| libgit2 | =0.25.0-rc1 | |
| libgit2 | =0.25.0-rc2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95339
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/2fdef641fd0dd2828bd948234ae86de75221a11a
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/84d30d569ada986f3eef527cbdb932643c2dd037
- https://libgit2.github.com/security/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10129?
CVE-2016-10129 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10129?
To fix CVE-2016-10129, update libgit2 to version 0.24.6 or 0.25.1 or later.
What versions of libgit2 are affected by CVE-2016-10129?
CVE-2016-10129 affects libgit2 versions before 0.24.6 and specifically 0.25.0 and its release candidates.
What can exploit CVE-2016-10129?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-10129 by sending an empty packet line to the Git Smart Protocol.
Is CVE-2016-10129 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2016-10129 leads to a denial of service, its criticality depends on the context and potential impact on services relying on libgit2.
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