7.5
CWE
843
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-4205

First published: Fri Jan 27 2023(Updated: )

In Gitlab EE/CE before 15.6.1, 15.5.5 and 15.4.6 using a branch with a hexadecimal name could override an existing hash.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=1.0.0<12.9.8
GitLab>=1.0.0<12.9.8
GitLab>=15.5.0<15.5.5
GitLab>=15.5.0<15.5.5
GitLab=15.6.0
GitLab=15.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-4205?

    CVE-2022-4205 is considered a critical vulnerability in GitLab affecting specific versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-4205?

    To fix CVE-2022-4205, you should update GitLab to at least version 15.6.1, 15.5.5, or 15.4.6.

  • Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2022-4205?

    CVE-2022-4205 affects GitLab versions prior to 15.6.1, 15.5.5, and 15.4.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-4205?

    CVE-2022-4205 is a security vulnerability that allows a branch with a hexadecimal name to override an existing hash.

  • Can I still use GitLab if I have CVE-2022-4205?

    Using an affected version of GitLab with CVE-2022-4205 poses security risks, so it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version.

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