CVE-2008-3546 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Git versions prior to 1.5.6.4, specifically within the diff_addremove and diff_change functions. This flaw could allow local users to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long PATH when using Git utilities like git-diff or git-grep. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, indicating potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:git:git:1.5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:git:git:1.5.5.3:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:git:git:1.5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:git:git:1.5.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:git:git:1.5.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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