CVE-2024-52006: Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides

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CVE-2024-52006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting git, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. Git defines a line-based protocol that is used to exchange information between Git and Git credential helpers. Some ecosystems (most notably, .NET and node.js) interpret single Carriage Return characters as newlines, which renders the protections against CVE-2020-5260 incomplete for

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116, CWE-147, CWE-150
Published	2025-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: debian · git

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git git UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.40.4 · >= 2.41.0 and < 2.41.3 · >= 2.42.0 and < 2.42.4 · >= 2.43.0 and < 2.43.6 · >= 2.44.3 and < 2.44.3 · >= 2.45.3 and < 2.45.3 · >= 2.46.3 and < 2.46.3 · >= 2.47.0 and < 2.47.2

Fixed in: 2.40.4, 2.41.3, 2.42.4, 2.43.6, 2.44.3, 2.45.3, 2.46.3, 2.47.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.41.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy git || rpm -q git || git --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.40.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade git

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.41.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison git sudo apt install git=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.41.0> sudo apt-mark hold git

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list git sudo dnf downgrade git-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.41.0> sudo dnf versionlock add git

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-52006?

git: upgrade to 2.40.4, 2.41.3, 2.42.4, 2.43.6, 2.44.3, 2.45.3, 2.46.3, 2.47.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52006 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-52006 affect?

CVE-2024-52006 affects git, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. Git defines a line-based protocol that is used to exchange information be

How urgent is CVE-2024-52006?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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