CVE-2024-32478 (GCVE-0-2024-32478)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-04-19 14:37 – Updated: 2024-08-02 02:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Git Credential Manager (GCM)'s Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files
Summary
Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.
Severity
6.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-07-26 15:03 UTC
CWE
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-m… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-m… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| git-ecosystem | git-credential-manager |
Affected:
< 2.5.0
|
guessed | |
| git-ecosystem | git-credential-manager |
Affected:
0 , < 2.5.0
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:git-ecosystem:git-credential-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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