USN-7130-1: GitHub CLI vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that GitHub CLI incorrectly handled username validation. An attacker could possibly use this issue to perform remote code execution if the user connected to a malicious server. (CVE-2024-52308)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/gh<2.46.0-1ubuntu0.2
2.46.0-1ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/gh<2.45.0-1ubuntu0.2+esm1
2.45.0-1ubuntu0.2+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04

Event History

Nov 26, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7130-1?

The severity of USN-7130-1 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-7130-1?

To fix USN-7130-1, update to the latest version of the 'gh' package, specifically to version 2.46.0-1ubuntu0.2 for Ubuntu 24.10 or 2.45.0-1ubuntu0.2+esm1 for Ubuntu 24.04.

3

What are the potential impacts of USN-7130-1?

The potential impacts of USN-7130-1 include the risk of remote code execution if a user connects to a malicious server.

4

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7130-1?

USN-7130-1 affects Ubuntu 24.10 and Ubuntu 24.04 with specific versions of the 'gh' package.

5

Is USN-7130-1 a common vulnerability?

USN-7130-1 is significant as it addresses a newly discovered vulnerability in the GitHub CLI that could lead to severe security risks.

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