Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | < 15.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2592.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/362566Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1544507Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2592.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/362566Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1544507Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 m...
How severe is CVE-2022-2592?
CVE-2022-2592 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2592?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.