How severe is CVE-2010-2542?

CVE-2010-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2542?

CVE-2010-2542 affects Git-scm Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2542 published?

CVE-2010-2542 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2542

CVE-2010-2542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git-scm Git with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Git-scm Git
Published: 2010-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2542?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the is_git_directory function in setup.c in Git before 1.7.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long gitdir: field in a .git file in a working copy.
How severe is CVE-2010-2542?: CVE-2010-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2542?: CVE-2010-2542 affects Git-scm Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2542 published?: CVE-2010-2542 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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