CVE-2024-52006: git Improper Encoding — Fix

Description

Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. Git defines a line-based protocol that is used to exchange information between Git and Git credential helpers. Some ecosystems (most notably, .NET and node.js) interpret single Carriage Return characters as newlines, which renders the protections against CVE-2020-5260 incomplete for credential helpers that treat Carriage Returns in this way. This issue has been addressed in commit `b01b9b8` which is included in release versions v2.48.1, v2.47.2, v2.46.3, v2.45.3, v2.44.3, v2.43.6, v2.42.4, v2.41.3, and v2.40.4. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid cloning from untrusted URLs, especially recursive clones.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-116 CWE-116

CWE-147 CWE-147

CWE-150 CWE-150

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
git	git	< 2.40.4
git	git	2.41.0 — 2.41.3
git	git	2.42.0 — 2.42.4
git	git	2.43.0 — 2.43.6
git	git	2.44.3 — 2.44.3
git	git	2.45.3 — 2.45.3
git	git	2.46.3 — 2.46.3
git	git	2.47.0 — 2.47.2
git	git	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/git/git/commit/b01b9b81d36759cdcd07305e78765199e1bc2060 https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-r5ph-xg7q-xfrp

Other References

https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-86c2-4x57-wc8g https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-qm7j-c969-7j4q https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00025.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52006? +

Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. Git defines a line-based protocol that is used to exchange information between Git and Git credential helpers. Some ecosystems (most notably, .NET and node.js) interpret single Carriage Return characters as newlines, which renders the protections against CVE-2020-5260 incomplete for credential helpers that treat Carriage Returns in this way. This issue has been addressed in commit `b01b9b8` which is included in release versions v2.48.1, v2.47.2, v2.46.3, v2.45.3, v2.44.3, v2.43.6, v2.42.4, v2.41.3, and v2.40.4. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid cloning from untrusted URLs, especially recursive clones. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-52006? +

CVE-2024-52006 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52006? +

CVE-2024-52006 affects products from debian, git, specifically: debian_linux, git. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-52006? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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