CVE-2023-29012

Git CMD erroneously executes `doskey.exe` in the current directory, if it exists

Description

Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gq5x-v87v-8f7g	vendor advisory
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.40.1.windows.1	release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29012?: CVE-2023-29012 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29012?: To fix CVE-2023-29012, 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-2023-29012 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29012 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-29012?: CVE-2023-29012 affects git-for-windows git.

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Description

Category

CWE-427 – Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

Frequently Asked Questions