RHSA-2023:2859: Moderate: git security and bug fix update

Published May 16, 2023
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Updated

Git is a distributed revision control system with a decentralized architecture. As opposed to centralized version control systems with a client-server model, Git ensures that each working copy of a Git repository is an exact copy with complete revision history. This not only allows the user to work on and contribute to projects without the need to have permission to push the changes to their official repositories, but also makes it possible for the user to work with no network connection.Security Fix(es): git: On multi-user machines Git users might find themselves unexpectedly in a Git worktree (CVE-2022-24765) git: Bypass of safe.directory protections (CVE-2022-29187) git: exposure of sensitive information to a malicious actor (CVE-2022-39253) git: git shell function that splits command arguments can lead to arbitrary heap writes. (CVE-2022-39260) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/git<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-all<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core-doc<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debugsource<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-email<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-gui<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-instaweb<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-subtree<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-svn<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/gitk<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/gitweb<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debugsource<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-subtree<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-core-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-credential-libsecret-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-daemon-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-debugsource<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git-subtree<2.39.1-1.el8
2.39.1-1.el8
redhat/git<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-core<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-core-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-credential-libsecret<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-credential-libsecret-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-daemon<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-daemon-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-debuginfo<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-debugsource<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa
redhat/git-subtree<2.39.1-1.el8.aa
2.39.1-1.el8.aa

Remediation

Event History

Aug 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:54 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:54 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:2859?

The RHSA-2023:2859 vulnerability is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:2859?

To fix RHSA-2023:2859, update the affected Git packages to version 2.39.1-1.el8 or later.

3

Which software is affected by RHSA-2023:2859?

RHSA-2023:2859 affects various Git packages including git, git-all, git-core, and others on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

4

What are the potential impacts of not addressing RHSA-2023:2859?

Failing to address RHSA-2023:2859 can lead to potential security risks including unauthorized access or manipulation of repositories.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:2859?

There are no specific workarounds for RHSA-2023:2859; the recommended action is to apply the available updates.

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