CVE-2021-39947: High severity gitlab runner vulnerability

Published Jun 6, 2022
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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

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab Runner<14.3.4
GitLab GitLab Runner>=14.4.0<14.4.2
GitLab GitLab Runner>=14.5.0<14.5.2

Event History

Jun 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

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.

4

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.

5

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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