CVE-2019-15584: Input Validation

Published Dec 20, 2019
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Updated

A denial of service exists in gitlab <v12.3.2, <v12.2.6, and <v12.1.10 that would let an attacker bypass input validation in markdown fields take down the affected page.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab<12.1.10
GitLab GitLab<12.1.10
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<12.2.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<12.2.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<12.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<12.3.2

Event History

Dec 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15584?

CVE-2019-15584 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly impact the performance of affected GitLab instances.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15584?

To fix CVE-2019-15584, you should upgrade your GitLab software to the latest version beyond 12.3.2, 12.2.6, or 12.1.10.

3

Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2019-15584?

CVE-2019-15584 affects GitLab versions prior to 12.3.2, 12.2.6, and 12.1.10 for both community and enterprise editions.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2019-15584 associated with?

CVE-2019-15584 is associated with a denial of service (DoS) attack that exploits input validation issues in markdown fields.

5

Can CVE-2019-15584 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2019-15584 remotely by bypassing input validation and causing the affected page to become unresponsive.

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