CVE-2020-7978: High severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability
Published Feb 5, 2020
·Updated
GitLab EE 12.6 and later through 12.7.2 allows Denial of Service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.6.0<12.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.7.0<=12.7.2
Event History
Feb 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7978?
CVE-2020-7978 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-7978?
To address CVE-2020-7978, upgrade GitLab EE to version 12.7.4 or later.
3
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7978?
CVE-2020-7978 affects GitLab EE versions 12.6.0 to 12.7.2.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-7978?
Exploiting CVE-2020-7978 can lead to a Denial of Service, rendering the application unavailable.
5
Is CVE-2020-7978 present in earlier versions of GitLab?
CVE-2020-7978 is not present in versions earlier than 12.6.0.