CVE-2024-24577 | libgit2 up to 1.6.4/1.7.1 src/libgit2/index.c git_index_add heap-based overflow (GHSA-j2v7-4f6v-gpg8)

CVE-2024-24577 | libgit2 up to 1.6.4/1.7.1 src/libgit2/index.c git_index_add heap-based overflow (GHSA-j2v7-4f6v-gpg8)

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in libgit2 up to 1.6.4/1.7.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function git_index_add in the library src/libgit2/index.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-24577. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.