CVE-2024-24577
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.6 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-24577 is a vulnerability affecting the libgit2 library, which is a portable C implementation of the Git core methods. The vulnerability can be exploited through the `git_index_add` function, leading to heap corruption and potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. The issue is caused by an error in the `has_dir_name` function in `src/libgit2/index.c`, which frees an entry that should not be freed, resulting in controlled heap corruption. This vulnerability affects various products that use libgit2. It has been patched in versions 1.6.5 and 1.7.2. The potential danger to organizations is significant, as arbitrary code execution can lead to unauthorized access and control of affected systems.
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