USN-5376-6
git regression
USN-5376-4 fixed a regression in Git. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
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Original advisory details:
俞晨东 discovered that Git incorrectly handled certain repository paths in platforms with multiple users support. An attacker could possibly use this issue to run arbitrary commands.
What each source reports
OSV No score
git regression
USN-5376-4 fixed a regression in Git. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
俞晨东 discovered that Git incorrectly handled certain repository paths in platforms with multiple users support. An attacker could possibly use this issue to run arbitrary commands.
- Record
USN-5376-6- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
gitUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
before 1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm8, plus listed versions 1:2.14.1-1ubuntu41:2.15.1-1ubuntu21:2.17.0-1ubuntu11:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.11:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.3 Show 20 moreShow less1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.41:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.51:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.61:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.71:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.81:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.91:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.101:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.111:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.121:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.131:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.141:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.151:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.161:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.171:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.181:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm11:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm21:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm31:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm41:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm6 |
1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm8 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
USN-5376-6 is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in git, published March 2, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in git 1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm8.