git-hub up to 0.10.2 Repository Name access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in git-hub up to 0.10.2. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Repository Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-7794. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in git-hub up to 0.10.2 (Versioning Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Repository Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository name.

The bug was discovered 01/19/2017. The weakness was shared 01/19/2017 by Jakub Wilk (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-7794 since 09/09/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 0.10.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93249†). The entry VDB-95738 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: git-hub 0.10.3

Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
09/29/2016 +20 days 🔍
01/19/2017 +112 days 🔍
01/19/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/19/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2022 +2113 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 197
Researcher: Jakub Wilk
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-7794 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7794
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95739
SecurityFocus: 93249 - Git-hub Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-7794 - sociomantic-tsunami git-hub - Code Execution Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2017 15:12
Updated: 11/03/2022 07:14
Changes: 01/20/2017 15:12 (59), 07/28/2020 14:17 (7), 11/03/2022 07:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:3F1:103

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