CVE-2023-29012
High
Description
Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGit For Windows
PublishedApr 25, 2023
First seenApr 25, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- git_for_windows_project git_for_windows2.40.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| git_for_windows_project git_for_windows | v < 2.40.1 | 2.40.1 |
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