SB2017100601 - Ubuntu update for Git
Published: October 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017100601
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14867)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable system.The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing "git-cvsserver" parameters. A remote authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary OS commands and execute them on vulnerable system with 'git' user privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.