NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in git_oid_nfmt function in libgit2 before 0.24.3

CVE-2016-8569 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

The git_oid_nfmt function in commit.c in libgit2 before 0.24.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a cat-file command with a crafted object file.

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