CVE-2022-2417: Input Validation

Published Aug 5, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient validation in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 12.10 prior to 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1 allows an authenticated and authorised user to import a project that includes branch names which are 40 hexadecimal characters, which could be abused in supply chain attacks where a victim pinned to a specific Git commit of the project.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<15.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.1.0<15.1.4
GitLab GitLab=15.2
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<15.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.1.0<15.1.4
GitLab GitLab=15.2

Event History

Aug 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2417?

CVE-2022-2417 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to insufficient validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2417?

To fix CVE-2022-2417, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 15.0.5 or later, 15.1.4 or later, or 15.2.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-2417?

CVE-2022-2417 affects all versions of GitLab CE/EE from 12.10 up to versions prior to 15.0.5, 15.1.4, and 15.2.1.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2022-2417?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-2417 to import a project with malicious branch names, potentially causing supply chain issues.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-2417 until I can update?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2022-2417, so updating to a patched version is essential for security.

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