CVE-2018-19486: Critical severity git-scm Git vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2018
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Updated

Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the runcommand() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/git<2.19.2
2.19.2
All of the following
git-scm Git<2.19.2
Linux Linux kernel
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
git-scm Git<2.19.2
Linux Linux kernel
debian/git
1:2.30.2-1+deb11u21:2.30.2-1+deb11u51:2.39.5-0+deb12u31:2.39.5-0+deb12u21:2.47.3-0+deb13u11:2.51.0-1

Event History

Nov 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:57 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:22 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability is CVE-2018-19486.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19486?

The severity of CVE-2018-19486 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-19486?

CVE-2018-19486 affects Linux and UNIX operating systems.

4

What is the recommended version to fix CVE-2018-19486?

The recommended version to fix CVE-2018-19486 is Git 2.19.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19486?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-19486 on the following websites: [Security Focus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106020), [Security Tracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042166), [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3800).

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