Git for Windows code execution | CVE-2023-29011
NAME
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Git for Windows code execution
Platforms Affected:
Git Git for Windows 2.40.0
Risk Level:
7.5
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
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Git for Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an uncontrolled search path element flaw. By placing a specially crafted connect.exe file in C:\etc, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Access Vector:
Local
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