CVE-2022-3478: Malicious File Upload
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 12.8 before 15.4.6, all versions starting from 15.5 before 15.5.5, all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.1. It was possible to trigger a DoS attack by uploading a malicious nuget package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3478?
CVE-2022-3478 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3478?
To mitigate CVE-2022-3478, upgrade GitLab to version 15.4.6 or higher, 15.5.5 or higher, or 15.6.1 or higher.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-3478?
CVE-2022-3478 affects GitLab versions from 12.8 to below 15.4.6, from 15.5 to below 15.5.5, and from 15.6 to below 15.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-3478 enable?
CVE-2022-3478 enables an attacker to conduct a denial-of-service (DoS) attack through the uploading of a malicious nuget package.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-3478?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2022-3478, and users are advised to promptly upgrade to the fixed versions.