CVE-2022-2592
First published: Mon Oct 17 2022(Updated: )
A lack of length validation in Snippet descriptions in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.1.6, 15.2 prior to 15.2.4 and 15.3 prior to 15.3.2 allows an authenticated attacker to create a maliciously large Snippet which when requested with or without authentication places excessive load on the server, potential leading to Denial of Service.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | <15.1.6 | |
| GitLab | <15.1.6 | |
| GitLab | >=15.2<15.2.4 | |
| GitLab | >=15.2<15.2.4 | |
| GitLab | >=15.3<15.3.2 | |
| GitLab | >=15.3<15.3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2592?
To fix CVE-2022-2592, upgrade GitLab to version 15.1.6, 15.2.4, or 15.3.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 affects all versions of GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions prior to the specified patched versions.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2022-2592?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-2592 by creating a maliciously large Snippet, causing excessive load on the server.
What components of GitLab are vulnerable in CVE-2022-2592?
The vulnerability in CVE-2022-2592 specifically impacts Snippet descriptions in GitLab.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/gitlab
- canonical/gitlab
- version/gitlab/15.2
- version/gitlab/15.3