CVE-2010-2542: git-scm git Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
AliasesDSA-2114-1
Published 11-08-2010Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2010-2542 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in git-scm git. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.51%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-08-2010PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.51% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.51%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian1 product
- git-core< 1:1.5.6.5-3+lenny3.1
Git-scm1 product
- git< 1.7.2.1
2 vendors · 2 products
References
10 links- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
