8.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16976: Race Condition

First published: Wed Sep 12 2018(Updated: )

Gitolite before 3.6.9 does not (in certain configurations involving @all or a regex) properly restrict access to a Git repository that is in the process of being migrated until the full set of migration steps has been completed. This can allow valid users to obtain unintended access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gitolite<3.6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16976?

    CVE-2018-16976 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to Git repositories.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-16976?

    To fix CVE-2018-16976, upgrade to Gitolite version 3.6.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-16976?

    Users of Gitolite versions prior to 3.6.9 that either use @all or regex configurations are affected by CVE-2018-16976.

  • What kind of access does CVE-2018-16976 allow?

    CVE-2018-16976 may allow valid users to gain unintended access to a Git repository during migration processes.

  • Is CVE-2018-16976 exploitable in all configurations?

    No, CVE-2018-16976 is only exploitable in certain configurations involving @all or regex.

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