CVE-2025-1072: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab
First published: Fri Feb 07 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.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab Community Edition | >=7.14.1<17.3.7>=17.4<17.4.4>=17.5<17.5.2 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 17.5.2, 17.4.4, 17.3.7 or above.
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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?
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1072?
CVE-2025-1072 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability related to importing malicious content.
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.
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