CVE-2023-22743

High

Description

Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, by carefully crafting DLL and putting into a subdirectory of a specific name living next to the Git for Windows installer, Windows can be tricked into side-loading said DLL. This potentially allows users with local write access to place malicious payloads in a location where automated upgrades might run the Git for Windows installer with elevation. Version 2.39.2 contains a patch for this issue. Some workarounds are available. Never leave untrusted files in the Downloads folder or its sub-folders before executing the Git for Windows installer, or move the installer into a different directory before executing it.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGit For Windows
PublishedFeb 14, 2023
First seenFeb 14, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426

How to fix

Update
  • git_for_windows_project git_for_windows2.39.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
git_for_windows_project git_for_windowsv < 2.39.22.39.2

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