Improper Input Validation Affecting git-bzr package, versions <0:1.8.3.1-6.el7


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
6.79% (94th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-GITBZR-2503186
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed13 Apr 2016

Introduced: 13 Apr 2016

CVE-2015-7545  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 git-bzr to version 0:1.8.3.1-6.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2015-2561.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream git-bzr package and not the git-bzr package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The (1) git-remote-ext and (2) unspecified other remote helper programs in Git before 2.3.10, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.4, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1 do not properly restrict the allowed protocols, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in a (a) .gitmodules file or (b) unknown other sources in a submodule.

CVSS Scores

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