CVE-2006-0477

Description

Buffer overflow in git-checkout-index in GIT before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an index file with a long symbolic link.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.72% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lwn.net/Articles/169623/	patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/18643	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16417	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24360	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0367	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0477?: CVE-2006-0477 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0477?: To fix CVE-2006-0477, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0477 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-0477 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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