CVE-2023-6502: Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in GitLab
First published: Thu May 23 2024(Updated: )
A Denial of Service (DoS) condition has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.10.6, version 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1. It is possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service using a crafted wiki page.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | <16.10.6 | |
| GitLab | <16.10.6 | |
| GitLab | >=16.11.0<16.11.3 | |
| GitLab | >=16.11.0<16.11.3 | |
| GitLab | =17.0.0 | |
| GitLab | =17.0.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 16.10.6, 16.11.3, 17.0.1 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6502?
CVE-2023-6502 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6502?
To fix CVE-2023-6502, upgrade to GitLab version 16.10.6 or later, 16.11.3 or later, or 17.0.1 or later.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2023-6502?
CVE-2023-6502 affects all GitLab versions prior to 16.10.6, 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1.
Can CVE-2023-6502 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-6502 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a specially crafted wiki page.
What impact does CVE-2023-6502 have on GitLab installations?
CVE-2023-6502 can result in a complete denial of service for GitLab installations.
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