CVE-2020-13333: Input Validation

Published Oct 6, 2020
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Updated

A potential DOS vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3. The api to update an asset as a link from a release had a regex check which caused exponential number of backtracks for certain user supplied values resulting in high CPU usage.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab=13.1.0
GitLab GitLab=13.1.0
GitLab GitLab=13.2.0
GitLab GitLab=13.2.0
GitLab GitLab=13.3.0
GitLab GitLab=13.3.0

Event History

Oct 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13333?

CVE-2020-13333 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13333?

To remediate CVE-2020-13333, upgrade GitLab to a version that is not affected, specifically above 13.3.0.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-13333?

CVE-2020-13333 affects GitLab versions 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3.

4

What type of issue does CVE-2020-13333 represent?

CVE-2020-13333 represents a potential Denial of Service (DoS) issue due to a regex check causing high CPU usage.

5

Can CVE-2020-13333 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-13333 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted user inputs to the affected API.

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