USN-5376-6: Git regression
Publication date
2 March 2026
Overview
USN-5376-1 introduced a regression in Git
Releases
Packages
- git - fast, scalable, distributed revision control system
Details
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.
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.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.04 LTS bionic | git – 1:2.17.1-1ubuntu0.18+esm8 | ||
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