CVE-2025-1072: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-1072?

CVE-2025-1072 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1072?

To fix CVE-2025-1072, upgrade to GitLab version 17.3.7 or later, 17.4.4 or later, or 17.5.2 or later.

Q: What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2025-1072?

GitLab versions from 7.14.1 to 17.3.6, 17.4 to 17.4.3, and 17.5 to 17.5.1 are affected by CVE-2025-1072.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1072?

CVE-2025-1072 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability related to importing malicious content.

Q: Can CVE-2025-1072 be exploited by regular users?

Yes, CVE-2025-1072 can be exploited if a user imports maliciously crafted content using the Fogbugz importer.

Published Feb 7, 2025

Updated

A Denial of Service (DoS) issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 7.14.1 prior to 17.3.7, 17.4 prior to 17.4.4, and 17.5 prior to 17.5.2. A denial of service could occur upon importing maliciously crafted content using the Fogbugz importer.

Affected Software

7 affected components

GitLab GitLab CE/EE>=7.14.1, <17.3.7, >=17.4, <17.4.4, >=17.5, <17.5.2

GitLab GitLab>=7.14.1<17.3.7

GitLab GitLab>=17.4.0<17.4.4

GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.2

GitLab GitLab>=17.7.0<17.7.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.5.2, 17.4.4, 17.3.7 or above.

Event History

Feb 7, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:05 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:05 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1072?

CVE-2025-1072 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1072?

To fix CVE-2025-1072, upgrade to GitLab version 17.3.7 or later, 17.4.4 or later, or 17.5.2 or later.

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2025-1072?