| CVE ID | CVE-2024-2818 |
| CVSS SCORE | 4.3, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
GitLab |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
GitLab |
| 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 |
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| CREDIT | Quintin Crist of Trend Micro Security Research |
