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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