libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2sharp
git2-785d8c4.dll reported as malware by Windows Defender
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Description
LibGit2Sharp is bundling git2-785d8c4.dll in one of the version I used for GitDiffMargin which tries to solve memory issues!
Windows reports since this morning update that git2-785d8c4.dll contains the Malware: Trojan:Win32/Varpes.N!cl
See here
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing how LibGit2Sharp bundles git2-785d8c4.dll and the linked GitDiffMargin issue. Investigate the Windows Defender Trojan:Win32/Varpes.N!cl report and determine whether the bundled DLL is affected; document the finding and any required release or packaging resolution.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp, git
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100