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CVE-2018-19486

UnknownEPSS 4.12%

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CVE-2018-19486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Git-ScmGit< 2.19.2
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19486?
Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.
How severe is CVE-2018-19486?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19486?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST