CVE-2023-0632: Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in GitLab

Published Aug 1, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2. A Regular Expression Denial of Service was possible by using crafted payloads to search Harbor Registry.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.1<16.1.3
GitLab GitLab>=16.1<16.1.3
GitLab GitLab>=15.2<16.0.8
GitLab GitLab>=15.2<16.0.8

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.2.2, 16.1.3, 16.0.8 or above.

Event History

Aug 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0632?

CVE-2023-0632 is a vulnerability discovered in GitLab that affects all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, and all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0632?

CVE-2023-0632 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-0632 affect GitLab?

CVE-2023-0632 allows a Regular Expression Denial of Service by using crafted payloads to search Harbor Registry.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-0632?

All versions of GitLab starting from 15.2 before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, and all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2 are affected by CVE-2023-0632.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-0632?

To fix CVE-2023-0632, update GitLab to version 16.0.8, 16.1.3, or 16.2.2 or later.

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