CVE-2016-1901: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 20 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the authenticate_post function in CGit before 0.12 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a large value in the Content-Length HTTP header, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =22 | |
| CGit | <=0.11.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=4458abf64172a62b92810c2293450106e6dfc763
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176167.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176198.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00067.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00084.html
- http://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/cgit/2016-January/002817.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3545
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/14/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/14/6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1901?
CVE-2016-1901 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1901?
To fix CVE-2016-1901, upgrade CGit to version 0.12 or newer.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1901?
CVE-2016-1901 affects CGit versions up to and including 0.11.2 and Fedora 22.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1901?
CVE-2016-1901 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a buffer overflow.
Can CVE-2016-1901 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1901 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted HTTP request with a large Content-Length header.
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