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git: Heap overflow in `git archive`, `git log --format` leading to RCE

🗓️ 28 Feb 2023 09:27:44Reported by RedHatType 
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A heap overflow in Git's archive and log formatting can allow arbitrary code execution.

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28 Jun 2026 12:38Current
7.5High risk
Vulners AI Score7.5
CVSS 3.19.8
EPSS0.44268
SSVC
CWE-190
Git heap overflowarchive mechanismlog formattinginteger overflowarbitrary code execution
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