CVE-2018-10888: Input Validation

Published Jul 4, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in libgit2 before version 0.27.3. A missing check in gitdeltaapply function in delta.c file, may lead to an out-of-bound read while reading a binary delta file. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a Denial of Service.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libgit2<0.27.3
0.27.3
redhat/libgit2<0.26.5
0.26.5
libgit2 libgit2<0.27.3
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jul 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10888?

CVE-2018-10888 is a vulnerability in libgit2 before version 0.27.3 that can be exploited to cause a Denial of Service.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-10888?

CVE-2018-10888 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10888?

Versions up to and excluding 0.27.3 of libgit2 are affected by CVE-2018-10888.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-10888?

You can fix CVE-2018-10888 by upgrading to version 0.27.3 of libgit2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10888?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-10888 on the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1598024), [GitHub commit](https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/9844d38bed10e9ff17174434b3421b227ae710f3), [GitHub release](https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/releases/tag/v0.27.3).

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