published October 6, 2018
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
⚡ A crafty dash in a .gitmodules file could give an attacker the keys to the code kingdom during a "git clone"! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver who misreads an address — instead of dropping off just one package, they deliver a whole bundle of surprises that could wreak havoc! In this case, an attacker could craft a malicious .gitmodules file, and when a user innocently runs a recursive clone, it could trigger remote code execution. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even full server control — the digital equivalent of leaving your front door wide open!
Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver who misreads an address — instead of dropping off just one package, they deliver a whole bundle of surprises that could wreak havoc! This vulnerability allows remote code execution through a crafted .gitmodules file that starts with a dash ('-') in its URL field during a recursive 'git clone' operation. The affected versions span multiple Git releases prior to their respective patches.
In this case, an attacker could craft a malicious .gitmodules file, and when a user innocently runs a recursive clone, it could trigger remote code execution. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even full server control — the digital equivalent of leaving your front door wide open! To protect yourself, update Git to the latest version: 2.14.5, 2.15.3, 2.16.5, 2.17.2, 2.18.1, or 2.19.1. Additionally, review any .gitmodules files before cloning repositories to ensure they don’t contain unsafe URL patterns. 📦✨ Don't worry, security hero! You've got this! Update your Git and keep your projects safe! 🛡️