CVE-2024-2440: Race Condition was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed maintaining admin permissions
First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )
A race condition in GitHub Enterprise Server allowed an existing admin to maintain permissions on a detached repository by making a GraphQL mutation to alter repository permissions while the repository is detached. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.13 and was fixed in versions 3.9.13, 3.10.10, 3.11.8 and 3.12.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise | <3.13 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.13
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.8
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2440?
CVE-2024-2440 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for administrative privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2440?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2440, upgrading to GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.14 or later is recommended.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-2440?
CVE-2024-2440 allows an existing admin to maintain permissions on a detached repository, potentially compromising repository security.
Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2024-2440?
CVE-2024-2440 affects all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server up to and including 3.13.
Can I still use detached repositories after CVE-2024-2440 is fixed?
Yes, after applying the fix, you can continue using detached repositories with the enhanced security measures in place.
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