CVE-2016-2315: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 08 2016(Updated: )
revision.c in git before 2.7.4 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =11-sp4 | |
| openSUSE OpenStack Cloud | =5 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =11-sp4 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12 | |
| Git Git-shell | =2.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183147.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/179121.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/180763.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00059.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00061.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00071.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00074.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00076.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00011.html
- http://pastebin.com/UX2P2jjg
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0496.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3521
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/5
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84355
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035290
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2938-1
- https://github.com/git/git/commit/34fa79a6cde56d6d428ab0d3160cb094ebad3305
- https://github.com/git/git/commit/de1e67d0703894cb6ea782e36abb63976ab07e60
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/git/git/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.7.4.txt
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2315?
CVE-2016-2315 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2315?
To fix CVE-2016-2315, upgrade Git to version 2.7.4 or later immediately.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2315?
CVE-2016-2315 affects multiple software versions including Git version 2.7.3 and various SUSE and openSUSE distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2315?
CVE-2016-2315 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Could CVE-2016-2315 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2016-2315 could lead to data compromise as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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