Check Point Advisories

Git Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-1000117)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2018-0364
Date Published:	2 May 2018
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Wednesday 25 December, 2024
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-1000117
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Git 2.7.5 and prior
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Git. Successful exploitation will enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Git Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-1000117) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Git Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-1000117)