CVE-2024-6826: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab
First published: Thu Oct 24 2024(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.2 before 17.3.6, 17.4 before 17.4.3, and 17.5 before 17.5.1. A denial of service could occur via importing a malicious crafted XML manifest file.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=11.2.0<17.3.6 | |
| GitLab | >=11.2.0<17.3.6 | |
| GitLab | >=17.4.0<17.4.3 | |
| GitLab | >=17.4.0<17.4.3 | |
| GitLab | =17.5.0 | |
| GitLab | =17.5.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 17.3.6, 17.4.3, 17.5.1 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6826?
CVE-2024-6826 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6826?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6826, upgrade GitLab to version 17.3.6 or later, 17.4.3 or later, or 17.5.1 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-6826?
CVE-2024-6826 affects all GitLab CE and EE versions from 11.2 before 17.3.6, 17.4 before 17.4.3, and 17.5 before 17.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-6826 involve?
CVE-2024-6826 involves a denial of service attack via importing a maliciously crafted XML manifest file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6826 if I cannot upgrade?
Currently, there are no official workarounds mentioned for CVE-2024-6826 other than upgrading to a fixed version.
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