CVE-2018-10888
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.85%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in git_delta_apply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in git_delta_apply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a Denial of Service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgit2 | Libgit2 | < 0.27.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1598024Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9844d38bed10e9ff17174434b3421b227ae710f3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.27.3Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1598024Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9844d38bed10e9ff17174434b3421b227ae710f3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.27.3Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10888?
A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in git_delta_apply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2018-10888?
CVE-2018-10888 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10888?
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-2018-10888?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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