CVE-2024-8237: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in GitLab
A Denial of Service (DoS) issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 12.6 prior to 17.4.5, 17.5 prior to 17.5.3, and 17.6 prior to 17.6.1. An attacker could cause a denial of service with a crafted cargo.toml file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 17.4.5Fixed in 17.5.3Fixed in 17.6.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
GitLab CE/EEto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 17.6.1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8237?
CVE-2024-8237 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8237?
To fix CVE-2024-8237, upgrade GitLab to versions 12.6.0 or higher, or to 17.4.6 or later for affected 17.x versions.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-8237?
CVE-2024-8237 affects all GitLab versions prior to 12.6 and versions 17.4.5, 17.5.3, and 17.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-8237 facilitate?
CVE-2024-8237 enables an attacker to perform a crafted Denial of Service attack using a specially created cargo.toml file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-8237?
There are currently no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-8237; upgrading is the recommended solution.