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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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5DescriptionCVE.org
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 2.1.0 before 17.10.8, 17.11 before 17.11.4, and 18.0 before 18.0.2. A lack of input validation in HTTP responses could allow an authenticated user to cause denial of service.
Analysis
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 2.1.0 before 17.10.8, 17.11 before 17.11.4, and 18.0 before 18.0.2. A lack of input validation in HTTP responses could allow an authenticated user to cause denial of service.
Technical ContextAI
A denial of service vulnerability allows an attacker to disrupt the normal functioning of a system, making it unavailable to legitimate users. This vulnerability is classified as Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (CWE-770).
RemediationAI
Implement rate limiting and input validation. Use timeout mechanisms for resource-intensive operations. Deploy DDoS protection where applicable.
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Vendor StatusVendor
Ubuntu
Priority: Medium| Release | Status | Version |
|---|---|---|
| xenial | ignored | - |
| jammy | DNE | - |
| noble | DNE | - |
| oracular | DNE | - |
| plucky | DNE | - |
| upstream | needs-triage | - |
Debian
| Release | Status | Fixed Version | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|
| sid | vulnerable | 17.6.5-19 | - |
| (unstable) | fixed | (unfixed) | - |
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