Packages
- git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Details
Timo Schmid discovered that the Git restricted shell incorrectly filtered
allowed commands. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to run an
interactive pager and access sensitive information.
Timo Schmid discovered that the Git restricted shell incorrectly filtered
allowed commands. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to run an
interactive pager and access sensitive information.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.04 zesty | git – 1:2.11.0-2ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 16.10 yakkety | git – 1:2.9.3-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | git – 1:2.7.4-0ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | git – 1:1.9.1-1ubuntu0.5 | ||
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