CVE-2024-2454: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.11 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. The pins endpoint is susceptible to DoS through a crafted request.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 16.9.7Fixed in 16.10.5Fixed in 16.11.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
GitLab CE/EEto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16.9.7
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2454?
CVE-2024-2454 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability impacting GitLab CE/EE.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2454?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2454, upgrade GitLab to version 16.9.7 or later, 16.10.5 or later, or 16.11.2 or later.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-2454?
CVE-2024-2454 affects GitLab versions starting from 15.11 up to 16.9.7, from 16.10 up to 16.10.5, and from 16.11 up to 16.11.2.
Is CVE-2024-2454 present in both GitLab CE and EE?
Yes, CVE-2024-2454 affects both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE).
What type of attack does CVE-2024-2454 enable?
CVE-2024-2454 enables denial of service attacks through crafted requests to the pins endpoint.