CVE-2016-10130
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers by leveraging clobbering of the error variable.
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/95359
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9a64e62f0f20c9cf9b2e1609f037060eb2d8eb22
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/b5c6a1b407b7f8b952bded2789593b68b1876211
- https://libgit2.github.com/security/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10130?
CVE-2016-10130 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10130?
To fix CVE-2016-10130, update libgit2 to version 0.24.6 or 0.25.1 or later.
Which versions of libgit2 are affected by CVE-2016-10130?
Libgit2 versions before 0.24.6 and 0.25.0 are affected by CVE-2016-10130.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-10130 enable?
CVE-2016-10130 enables man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof servers.
What function in libgit2 is associated with CVE-2016-10130?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-10130 is associated with the http_connect function in transports/http.c.
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