Vulnerability Description
A potential DOS vulnerability was discovered in GitLab CE/EE starting with version 13.7. The stripping of EXIF data from certain images resulted in high CPU usage.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.7.0, < 14.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39907.jsonVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/299869Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1083182Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39907.jsonVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/299869Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1083182Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-39907?
CVE-2021-39907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A potential DOS vulnerability was discovered in GitLab CE/EE starting with version 13.7. The stripping of EXIF data from certain images resulted in high CPU usage.
How severe is CVE-2021-39907?
CVE-2021-39907 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-39907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.