CVE-2024-28949: DoS via a large number of User Preferences

Published Apr 5, 2024
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Updated

Mattermost Server versions 9.5.x before 9.5.2, 9.4.x before 9.4.4, 9.3.x before 9.3.3, 8.1.x before 8.1.11 don't limit the number of user preferences which allows an attacker to send a large number of user preferences potentially causing denial of service.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.5.0<9.5.2
9.5.2
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.4.0<9.4.4
9.4.4
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.3.0<9.3.3
9.3.3
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=8.1.0<8.1.11
8.1.11
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=8.1.0<8.1.11
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.3.0<9.3.3
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.4.0<9.4.4
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.5.0<9.5.2

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 9.6.0, 9.5.2, 9.4.4, 9.3.3, 8.1.11 or higher.

Event History

Apr 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
Mar 29, 56939
Event
via NVD·11:10 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28949?

CVE-2024-28949 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to potential denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28949?

To fix CVE-2024-28949, upgrade to Mattermost Server version 9.5.2, 9.4.4, 9.3.3, or 8.1.11.

3

Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2024-28949?

Mattermost Server versions 9.5.x before 9.5.2, 9.4.x before 9.4.4, 9.3.x before 9.3.3, and 8.1.x before 8.1.11 are affected.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-28949 allow?

CVE-2024-28949 allows an attacker to exploit user preferences to potentially cause a denial of service.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2024-28949?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-28949; updating to a fixed version is recommended.

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