CVE-2019-1350: Input Validation

Published Jan 24, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Git for Visual Studio improperly sanitizes input, aka 'Git for Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1349, CVE-2019-1352, CVE-2019-1354, CVE-2019-1387.

Affected Software

38 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.18
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.4.1
alpine/git<2.22.2-r0
2.22.2-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.24.1-r0
2.24.1-r0
alpine/git<2.15.4-r0
2.15.4-r0
alpine/git<2.18.2-r0
2.18.2-r0
alpine/git<2.20.2-r0
2.20.2-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2-1.0<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2-1.0<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2-1.1<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0
alpine/libgit2-1.1<0.28.4-r0
0.28.4-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.22.2-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.24.1-r0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.15.4-r0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.18.2-r0
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.20.2-r0
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/libgit2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.28.4-r0
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/libgit2-1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.28.4-r0
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/libgit2-1.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.28.4-r0

Event History

Jan 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1350?

CVE-2019-1350 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1350?

To mitigate CVE-2019-1350, ensure that you update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2019-1350?

CVE-2019-1350 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 versions up to 15.9.18 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 versions up to 16.4.1.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2019-1350?

Temporary workarounds for CVE-2019-1350 are not well documented, so it is recommended to apply the available updates directly.

5

What does CVE-2019-1350 exploit?

CVE-2019-1350 exploits improper input sanitization in Git for Visual Studio, allowing remote code execution.

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