CVE-2019-6785: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1. It allows Denial of Service. Inputting an overly long string into a Markdown field could cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6785?
CVE-2019-6785 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for a Denial of Service attack in affected GitLab versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6785?
To fix CVE-2019-6785, you should upgrade your GitLab installation to version 11.5.8, 11.6.6, or 11.7.1 or newer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6785?
CVE-2019-6785 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions prior to versions 11.5.8, 11.6.6, and 11.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6785?
CVE-2019-6785 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability caused by overly long string input in Markdown fields.
Is it possible to exploit CVE-2019-6785?
Yes, CVE-2019-6785 can be exploited by inputting excessively long strings into Markdown fields, leading to service interruptions.