What is the vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability is USN-3791-1.

What is the description of the Git vulnerability?

The Git vulnerability allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious Git repository that can lead to arbitrary code execution during recursive operations.

How does the Git vulnerability impact affected software?

The Git vulnerability affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 18.04 with specific Git package versions installed.

Where can I find more information about the Git vulnerability?

You can find more information about the Git vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2018-17456](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-17456), [Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3791-1](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3), [Ubuntu Git Package 2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3), [Ubuntu Git Package 2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5).

How can I fix the Git vulnerability?

To fix the Git vulnerability, update the Git package to version 2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3 for Ubuntu 18.04, version 2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5 for Ubuntu 16.04, or version 1.9.1-1ubuntu0.9 for Ubuntu 14.04.

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USN-3791-1

12/10/2018

USN-3791-1: Git vulnerability

First published: Fri Oct 12 2018(Updated: )

It was discovered that git did not properly validate git submodule urls or paths. A remote attacker could possibly use this to craft a git repository that causes arbitrary code execution when recursive operations are used.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/git	<1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3	1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/git	<1:2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5	1:2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/git	<1:1.9.1-1ubuntu0.9	1:1.9.1-1ubuntu0.9
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client	=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Git vulnerability is USN-3791-1.
What is the description of the Git vulnerability?
The Git vulnerability allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious Git repository that can lead to arbitrary code execution during recursive operations.
How does the Git vulnerability impact affected software?
The Git vulnerability affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 18.04 with specific Git package versions installed.
Where can I find more information about the Git vulnerability?
You can find more information about the Git vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2018-17456](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-17456), [Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3791-1](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3), [Ubuntu Git Package 2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3), [Ubuntu Git Package 2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/git/1:2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5).
How can I fix the Git vulnerability?
To fix the Git vulnerability, update the Git package to version 2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3 for Ubuntu 18.04, version 2.7.4-0ubuntu1.5 for Ubuntu 16.04, or version 1.9.1-1ubuntu0.9 for Ubuntu 14.04.

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