CVE-2021-39932: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2021
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 11.0 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2. Using large payloads, the diff feature could be used to trigger high load time for users reviewing code changes.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.0.0<14.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=11.0.0<14.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.4.0<14.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.4.0<14.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.5.0<14.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.5.0<14.5.2

Event History

Dec 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39932?

CVE-2021-39932 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause high load times when large payloads are used.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39932?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39932, upgrade to GitLab versions 14.3.6, 14.4.4, or 14.5.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39932?

CVE-2021-39932 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 11.0 to 14.3.6, from 14.4 to 14.4.4, and from 14.5 to 14.5.2.

4

What components of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39932?

The diff feature in GitLab is specifically impacted by CVE-2021-39932, causing performance issues with large payloads.

5

Is CVE-2021-39932 a remote attack vulnerability?

CVE-2021-39932 can be exploited locally by users reviewing code, affecting their performance during code reviews.

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