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CVE-2016-2315

CWE-119Published: April 8, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

revision.c in git before 2.7.4 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2315 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

git-scm1 product(s)

git

openSUSE2 product(s)

leapopensuse

SUSE5 product(s)

linux enterprise debuginfoopenstack cloudlinux enterprise serverlinux enterprise software development kitsuse linux enterprise server

Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/git/git/commit/34fa79a6cde56d6d428ab0d3160cb094ebad3305

PATCHhttps://github.com/git/git/commit/de1e67d0703894cb6ea782e36abb63976ab07e60

PATCHhttps://github.com/git/git/commit/34fa79a6cde56d6d428ab0d3160cb094ebad3305

PATCHhttps://github.com/git/git/commit/de1e67d0703894cb6ea782e36abb63976ab07e60

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183147.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/179121.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/180763.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00059.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00061.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00062.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00071.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00074.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00076.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00077.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00011.html

ADVISORYhttp://pastebin.com/UX2P2jjg

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0496.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3521

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84355

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035290

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2938-1

ADVISORYhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/git/git/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.7.4.txt

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-01

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183147.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/179121.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/180763.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00059.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00061.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00062.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00071.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00074.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00076.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00077.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00011.html

ADVISORYhttp://pastebin.com/UX2P2jjg

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0496.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3521

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84355

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035290

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2938-1

ADVISORYhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/git/git/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.7.4.txt

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-01

All References (50)

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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183147.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/179121.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/180763.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00059.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00060.htmlMailing List

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00061.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00062.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00071.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00074.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00076.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00077.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00011.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://pastebin.com/UX2P2jjgThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0496.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3521Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-2315

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-119

CISA KEVNo

Affected3 vendor(s)

PublishedApr 8, 2016

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-2315 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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