Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-2108 is a denial-of-service issue in git-daemon. A remote request with unexpected extra arguments can make affected Git versions loop indefinitely and consume CPU, disrupting Git repository access where git-daemon is exposed. Exposure is most likely on systems running git-daemon from the affected Git version range, especially where the daemon is reachable by untrusted networks. Systems not using git-daemon are less directly exposed. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable git-daemon services. Business risk is service disruption, not data theft, based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running git-daemon and record their Git versions.; Upgrade affected Git packages using vendor or distribution advisories.; Disable git-daemon where unauthenticated Git service is not required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- gitdaemon-xinetd-dos(51083)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- [fedora-security-list] 20090612 git daemon DoSCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2009-6839CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2009-6936CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2009-6809CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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