CVE-2024-2818: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab
First published: Thu Mar 28 2024(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.8.5, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.3, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.1. It was possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service using malicious crafted description parameter for labels.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | <16.8.5 | |
| GitLab | <16.8.5 | |
| GitLab | >=16.9.0<16.9.3 | |
| GitLab | >=16.9.0<16.9.3 | |
| GitLab | =16.10.0 | |
| GitLab | =16.10.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 16.8.5, 16.9.3, 16.10.1 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2818?
CVE-2024-2818 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of GitLab.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2818?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2024-2818, upgrade GitLab to version 16.8.5 or later, or to 16.9.3 or later.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-2818?
CVE-2024-2818 affects all versions of GitLab before 16.8.5, and versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.3, as well as 16.10.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-2818?
CVE-2024-2818 allows attackers to conduct a denial of service attack via a maliciously crafted description parameter.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2818?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-2818; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended approach.
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