A flaw was found in Git. Certain features within the fast-import utility do not properly restrict file system operations, allowing access to arbitrary paths outside the intended directory. By supplying crafted fast-import instructions, an attacker can access arbitrary file paths on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification.
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:15:00 +0000
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| Description | A flaw was found in Git. Certain features within the fast-import utility do not properly restrict file system operations, allowing access to arbitrary paths outside the intended directory. By supplying crafted fast-import instructions, an attacker can access arbitrary file paths on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification. | |
| Title | git: git: Arbitrary file system access via fast-import features | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-73 | |
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