CVE-2022-2592

Description

A lack of length validation in Snippet descriptions in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.1.6, 15.2 prior to 15.2.4 and 15.3 prior to 15.3.2 allows an authenticated attacker to create a maliciously large Snippet which when requested with or without authentication places excessive load on the server, potential leading to Denial of Service.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory gitlab.com Third-Party Advisory gitlab.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/362566 third party advisory broken link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1544507 third party advisory permissions required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2592.json third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2592?
To fix CVE-2022-2592, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2592 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 affects GitLab GitLab.
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