7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39947

First published: Mon Jun 06 2022(Updated: )

In specific circumstances, trace file buffers in GitLab Runner versions up to 14.3.4, 14.4 to 14.4.2, and 14.5 to 14.5.2 would re-use the file descriptor 0 for multiple traces and mix the output of several jobs

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab Runner<14.3.4
GitLab Runner>=14.4.0<14.4.2
GitLab Runner>=14.5.0<14.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39947?

    CVE-2021-39947 has a severity rating that typically warrants attention due to potential data mixing between job traces.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39947?

    To fix CVE-2021-39947, you should upgrade GitLab Runner to a version later than 14.3.4, or greater than or equal to 14.4.3, or 14.5.3.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-39947?

    CVE-2021-39947 affects GitLab Runner versions up to 14.3.4 and between certain ranges of 14.4.x and 14.5.x.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-39947?

    The potential impact of CVE-2021-39947 includes output confusion due to the mixing of trace information from different jobs.

  • Is CVE-2021-39947 a widely exploited vulnerability?

    As of the last updates, CVE-2021-39947 is not reported as widely exploited, but it poses a significant risk if left unmitigated.

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