ID:10414 - Exploit for Input validation error in Git for Windows - CVE-2023-29007

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10414 - Exploit for Input validation error in Git for Windows - CVE-2023-29007

ID:10414 - Exploit for Input validation error in Git for Windows - CVE-2023-29007

Published: August 16, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75486
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29007
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Git for Windows

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to tamper with Git configuration.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in "git submodule deinit" when renaming or deleting a section from a configuration file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into running the command a malicious configuration file and tamper with Git configuration on the affected system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.