CVE-2022-31012
High
Description
Git for Windows is a fork of Git that contains Windows-specific patches. This vulnerability in versions prior to 2.37.1 lets Git for Windows' installer execute a binary into `C:\mingw64\bin\git.exe` by mistake. This only happens upon a fresh install, not when upgrading Git for Windows. A patch is included in version 2.37.1. Two workarounds are available. Create the `C:\mingw64` folder and remove read/write access from this folder, or disallow arbitrary authenticated users to create folders in `C:\`.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGit
PublishedJul 12, 2022
First seenJul 12, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426
How to fix
Update
- gitforwindows git2.37.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gitforwindows git | v < 2.37.1 | 2.37.1 |
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