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Debian Jessie DLA-1533-1: Critical Git Code Execution Risk

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Calendar Grey October 5, 2018
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The Debian LTS security notice DLA-1533-1 tackles a severe vulnerability in git. Update now to avert potential unauthorized code execution.
joernchen of Phenoelit discovered that git, a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system, is prone to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability via a specially crafted .gi...
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Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your git packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Package: git
Version: 1:2.1.4-2.1+deb8u7
CVE ID: CVE-2018-17456

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