CVE-2024-32478 Information

Description

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0 the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users’ privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.

Reference

https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vq https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9