CVE-2016-8568
UnknownEPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The git_commit_message function in oid.c in libgit2 before 0.24.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a cat-file command with a crafted object file.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The git_commit_message function in oid.c in libgit2 before 0.24.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a cat-file command with a crafted object file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 12.0 |
| Libgit2 Project | Libgit2 | <= 0.24.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00075.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00103.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00110.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00114.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1383211Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/issues/3936Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.24.3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00075.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00103.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00110.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00114.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1383211Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/issues/3936Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.24.3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8568?
The git_commit_message function in oid.c in libgit2 before 0.24.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a cat-file command with a crafted object file.
How severe is CVE-2016-8568?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8568?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-8568?
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