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REDHAT-BUG-2335901

First published: Mon Jan 06 2025(Updated: )

go-git is a highly extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. A denial of service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in go-git versions prior to v5.13. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform denial of service attacks by providing specially crafted responses from a Git server which triggers resource exhaustion in go-git clients. Users running versions of go-git from v4 and above are recommended to upgrade to v5.13 in order to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
go-git<5.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2335901?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2335901 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2335901?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2335901, upgrade to go-git version 5.13 or later.

  • What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2335901?

    Go-git versions prior to 5.13 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2335901.

  • What kind of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2335901 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-2335901 enables attackers to perform denial of service attacks.

  • Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-2335901?

    Yes, a patch is available in go-git version 5.13 and later.

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