GitLab Label Description Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of GitLab. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of label descriptions. By sending a crafted request, an attacker can consume all available resources on the server. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Additional Details
GitLab has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/03/27/security-release-gitlab-16-10-1-released/#DOS%20using%20crafted%20emojis
Disclosure Timeline
- 2023-08-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-04-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Quintin Crist of Trend Micro Security Research
