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CVE-2024-32478

Git Credential Manager (GCM)'s Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files

Published: Apr 19, 2024Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-732
NVD MITRE
6.9CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 91.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:HUI:RS:CC:HI:HA:N
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:HPrivileges Required
High
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-732

Affected Products

git-credential-managergit-ecosystem
Mixed
DevTools & CI
git-ecosystemoss-projectDevTools & CI

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9
github.com
https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vq
github.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 19, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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