VDB-221082 · CVE-2023-22743 · GHSA-gf48-x3vr-j5c3

Git up to 2.39.1 on Windows untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Git up to 2.39.1 on Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-22743. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Git up to 2.39.1 on Windows (Versioning Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, by carefully crafting DLL and putting into a subdirectory of a specific name living next to the Git for Windows installer, Windows can be tricked into side-loading said DLL. This potentially allows users with local write access to place malicious payloads in a location where automated upgrades might run the Git for Windows installer with elevation. Version 2.39.2 contains a patch for this issue. Some workarounds are available. Never leave untrusted files in the Downloads folder or its sub-folders before executing the Git for Windows installer, or move the installer into a different directory before executing it.

The weakness was disclosed 02/15/2023 as GHSA-gf48-x3vr-j5c3. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-22743 since 01/06/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.39.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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Productinfo

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Versioning Software

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Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Git 2.39.2

Timelineinfo

01/06/2023 🔍
02/15/2023 +40 days 🔍
02/15/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2023 +29 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-gf48-x3vr-j5c3
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-22743 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22743
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221082

Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2023 10:42
Updated: 03/16/2023 07:05
Changes: 02/15/2023 10:42 (51), 03/16/2023 07:05 (11)
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