CVE-2024-8041: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in GitLab

Published Aug 21, 2024
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Updated

A Denial of Service (DoS) issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 17.1.6, 17.2 prior to 17.2.4, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.1. A denial of service could occur upon importing a maliciously crafted repository using the GitHub importer.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab<17.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.1
GitLab GitLab<17.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.1
GitLab GitLab>=17.2<17.2.4, >=17.3<17.3.1
17.2.417.3.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.1.6, 17.2.4, 17.3.1 or above.

Event History

Aug 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8041?

CVE-2024-8041 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in GitLab.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8041?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8041, upgrade to GitLab versions 17.1.6, 17.2.4 or 17.3.1 and later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-8041?

CVE-2024-8041 affects all GitLab versions prior to 17.1.6, 17.2 prior to 17.2.4, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.1.

4

Can CVE-2024-8041 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-8041 can be exploited remotely upon importing a maliciously crafted repository via the GitHub importer.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2024-8041 facilitate?

CVE-2024-8041 facilitates a Denial of Service attack, potentially incapacitating the GitLab service.

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