CVE-2010-2542

🗓️ 11 Aug 2010 18:00:00Reported by redhatType

Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy

Reporter	Title	Published	Views	Family All 53
FreeBSD	git -- buffer overflow vulnerability	20 Jul 201000:00	–	freebsd
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec
BDU FSTEC	Vulnerabilities in the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that allow a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information	28 Apr 201500:00	–	bdu_fstec

NVD

Node

git-scm gitRange<1.7.2.1

Source	Link
bugzilla	www.bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi
openwall	www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/1
kernel	www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/RelNotes-1.7.2.1.txt
vupen	www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0464
secunia	www.secunia.com/advisories/43457
lists	www.lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00004.html
openwall	www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/22/4
git	www.git.kernel.org/
securityfocus	www.securityfocus.com/bid/41891

16 Jun 2026 23:20Current

6.6Medium risk

Vulners AI Score6.6

CVSS 27.5

EPSS0.02507

CWE-787