CVE-2024-32478

Medium

Description

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.9
Exploit probability—
ProductGit-ecosystem Git-credential-manager
PublishedApr 19, 2024
First seenApr 19, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
git-ecosystem git-credential-manager< 2.5.0—

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