CVE-2018-8971: Input Validation

Published Mar 24, 2018
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Updated

The Auth0 integration in GitLab before 10.3.9, 10.4.x before 10.4.6, and 10.5.x before 10.5.6 has an incorrect omniauth-auth0 configuration, leading to signing in unintended users.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gitlab
16.0.8+ds1-2
GitLab GitLab<=10.3.8
GitLab GitLab>=10.4.0<=10.4.5
GitLab GitLab>=10.5.0<=10.5.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gitlab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.8+ds1-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab Auth0 integration to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab Auth0 integration to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.4.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab Auth0 integration to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.5.6

Event History

Mar 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8971?

CVE-2018-8971 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unintended users to sign in.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8971?

To fix CVE-2018-8971, upgrade GitLab to version 10.3.9, 10.4.6, 10.5.6 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2018-8971?

CVE-2018-8971 affects GitLab versions before 10.3.9, 10.4.x before 10.4.6, and 10.5.x before 10.5.6.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2018-8971?

CVE-2018-8971 impacts Debian systems running GitLab versions prior to the fixed releases.

5

How can I check if my GitLab installation is vulnerable to CVE-2018-8971?

You can check your GitLab version against the listed affected versions to determine if you are vulnerable to CVE-2018-8971.

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