CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22177

First published: Thu Apr 01 2021(Updated: )

Potential DoS was identified in gitlab-shell in GitLab CE/EE version 12.6.0 or above, which allows an attacker to spike the server resource utilization via gitlab-shell command.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=12.6.0<13.6.7
GitLab>=12.6.0<13.6.7
GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.7
GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.7
GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.4
GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22177?

    CVE-2021-22177 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22177?

    To fix CVE-2021-22177, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2021-22177?

    CVE-2021-22177 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 12.6.0 up to and including 13.8.4.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2021-22177 allow?

    CVE-2021-22177 allows an attacker to spike server resource utilization, potentially leading to service disruption.

  • Is CVE-2021-22177 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-22177 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited by an attacker without physical access to the system.

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