CVE-2024-2878
First published: Wed Feb 05 2025(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.7 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. It was possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service by crafting unusual search terms for branch names.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=15.7<16.9.7>=16.10<16.10.5>=16.11<16.11.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2878?
CVE-2024-2878 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2878?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2878, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 16.9.7, 16.10.5, or 16.11.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2878?
CVE-2024-2878 affects GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 15.7 up to 16.9.7 and from 16.10 up to 16.10.5, and from 16.11 up to 16.11.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-2878 enable?
CVE-2024-2878 enables attackers to perform a denial of service by using crafted unusual search terms for branch names.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2878?
Currently, the recommended approach to resolve CVE-2024-2878 is to upgrade to a patched version of GitLab CE/EE.
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