CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-1901
CriticalSummary
Integer overflow in the authenticate_post function in CGit before version 0.12 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a large value in the Content-Length HTTP header, leading to a buffer overflow.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code or gain access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update CGit to version 0.12 or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Integer overflow in the authenticate_post function in CGit before 0.12 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a large value in the Content-Length HTTP header, which triggers a buffer overflow.