SB2020041533 - Fedora 32 update for git
Published: April 15, 2020 Updated: April 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020041533
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5260)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Git can be tricked into sending private credentials to a host controlled by an attacker. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted URL to "git clone" that will present stored credentials for any host to a host of their choosing.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.