CVE-2024-8233: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in GitLab

Published Dec 11, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 9.4 before 17.4.6, 17.5 before 17.5.4, and 17.6 before 17.6.2. An attacker could cause a denial of service with requests for diff files on a commit or merge request.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>9.4, <17.4.6, >17.5, <17.5.4, >17.6, <17.6.2
GitLab GitLab>=9.4.0<17.4.6
GitLab GitLab>=9.4.0<17.4.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.6.0<17.6.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.6.0<17.6.2
GitLab GitLab>=9.4<17.4.6, >=17.5<17.5.4, >=17.6<17.6.2
17.4.617.5.417.6.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.6.2, 17.5.4, 17.4.6 or above.

Event History

Dec 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8233?

CVE-2024-8233 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that potentially affects a wide range of GitLab versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8233?

To fix CVE-2024-8233, upgrade to GitLab versions 17.4.6, 17.5.4, or 17.6.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-8233?

CVE-2024-8233 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 9.4 up to but not including 17.4.6, 17.5 up to but not including 17.5.4, and 17.6 up to but not including 17.6.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-8233?

The impact of CVE-2024-8233 is potential denial of service, allowing attackers to disrupt services by requesting diff files on commits or merge requests.

5

Can CVE-2024-8233 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-8233 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the affected GitLab server.

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