Description
Gitolite before 3.6.9 does not (in certain configurations involving @all or a regex) properly restrict access to a Git repository that is in the process of being migrated until the full set of migration steps has been completed. This can allow valid users to obtain unintended access.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | gitolite3 | 3.6.9-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | gitolite3 | 3.6.9-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | gitolite3 | 3.6.9-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | gitolite3 | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | gitolite | 3.6.12-1.6 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10789-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10789-1 gitolite-3.6.12-1.6 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025