SB2019121085 - Absolute Path Traversal in git (Alpine package)



SB2019121085 - Absolute Path Traversal in git (Alpine package)

Published: December 10, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019121085
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Absolute Path Traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1351)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the Git for Visual Studio improperly handles virtual drive paths. A remote attacker can clone a file using a specially crafted path and write arbitrary files and directories to certain locations on a vulnerable system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.