CVE-2024-9183: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.4 prior to 18.4.5, 18.5 prior to 18.5.3, and 18.6 prior to 18.6.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to obtain credentials from higher-privileged users and perform actions in their context under specific conditions.
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GitLab has remediated an issue that could have allowed an authenticated user to obtain credentials from higher-privileged users and perform actions in their context under specific conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9183?
CVE-2024-9183 is a moderate severity vulnerability that allows authenticated users to obtain higher-privileged users' credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9183?
To fix CVE-2024-9183, update GitLab to version 18.4.6, 18.5.4, or 18.6.2 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-9183?
GitLab versions 18.4.5, 18.5.3, and 18.6.1 are affected by CVE-2024-9183.
Can CVE-2024-9183 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2024-9183 can only be exploited by authenticated users.
What actions could be performed by exploiting CVE-2024-9183?
By exploiting CVE-2024-9183, an authenticated user could perform actions in the context of higher-privileged users.