CVE-2018-1000021

Description

GIT version 2.15.1 and earlier contains a Input Validation Error vulnerability in Client that can result in problems including messing up terminal configuration to RCE. This attack appear to be exploitable via The user must interact with a malicious git server, (or have their traffic modified in a MITM attack).

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory batterystapl.es
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.batterystapl.es/2018/01/security-implications-of-ansi-escape.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000021?
CVE-2018-1000021 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000021?
To fix CVE-2018-1000021, 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-2018-1000021 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1000021 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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