cve-2025-48384

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CVE-2025-48384 is a client-side Git link-following vulnerability that involves symlink manipulation during submodule initialization, exploiting mishandled line endings in configuration values. It has been added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. For Windows users, especially in enterprise environments using Visual Studio, this flaw highlights cross-platform toolchain security challenges and the need for rapid patching. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details of the vulnerability, its impact on Git repositories, and mitigation steps for IT teams managing Windows-based development workflows.

  1. CISA Adds 3 KEV Exploited CVEs: Citrix Session Recording & Git Risks

    CISA’s August 25 alert that it has added three new flaws to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog should be treated as a red alert for IT teams: two significant issues in Citrix Session Recording (CVE-2024-8068 and CVE-2024-8069) and a client-side Git link-following vulnerability...
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  2. CVE-2025-48384: Critical Git Vulnerability Exploiting Line-Endings & Symlink Manipulation

    When a stray carriage return character can undermine the integrity of one the world’s most relied-upon version control tools, the stakes of meticulous config handling in Git become instantly clear. CVE-2025-48384 exposes exactly such a gap: a subtle, yet potentially dangerous vulnerability...
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    • configuration management cross-platform security cve-2025-48384 cybersecurity updates devops security exploit prevention git configuration git hooks git vulnerability line ending bug patch management security best practices security patch submodule exploitation supply chain security symlink exploits version control visual studio git vulnerability windows security
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