CVE-2026-82250
gitoxide gix-packetline before 0.21.5 Denial of Service
Description
gitoxide gix-packetline versions before 0.21.5 contain a panic vulnerability in the TextRef implementation that occurs when processing side-band packet lines with empty payloads. A malicious Git server can send a crafted side-band packet to trigger an index out of bounds panic, aborting the client process during fetch operations without authentication.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update gitoxide gix-packetline to 0.21.5 or later.
- Apply available patches for affected versions.
- Monitor for security advisories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-82250.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-2vh6-hw4j-32ww | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitoxide-gix-packetline-before-0.21.5-denial-of-service |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description gitoxide gix-packetline versions before 0.21.5 contain a panic vulnerability in the TextRef implementation that occurs when processing side-band packet lines with empty payloads. A malicious Git server can send a crafted side-band packet to trigger an index out of bounds panic, aborting the client process during fetch operations without authentication. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-191 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/82xxx/CVE-2026-82250.json">CVE-2026-82250</a> Added Reference https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-2vh6-hw4j-32ww Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitoxide-gix-packetline-before-0.21.5-denial-of-service