Intrusion PreventionGithub.client.config.file.Overwritten
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution Vulnerability in Git client.
The vulnerability is due to improper checking for git directory. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into interacting with a maliciously crafted git content in vulnerable repository and finally executes command within context of the logged in user.
Affected Products
GIT GIT prior to 2.2.1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can executes commands in vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 39850 |
| Created | Jun 04, 2015 |
| Updated | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-9390 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 95.09% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | Other |