CVE-2022-0489: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 8.15 . It was possible to trigger a DOS by using the math feature with a specific formula in issue comments.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.15.0<14.6.5
GitLab GitLab>=8.15.0<14.6.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<=14.7.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<=14.7.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.2

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0489?

CVE-2022-0489 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0489?

To remediate CVE-2022-0489, upgrade to GitLab version 14.6.5 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-0489?

CVE-2022-0489 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 8.15 up to 14.6.5.

4

What specific feature of GitLab is exploited in CVE-2022-0489?

The vulnerability is triggered by using the math feature with a specific formula in issue comments.

5

Can CVE-2022-0489 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0489 can be exploited remotely by any user who can comment on issues.

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