GitLab Enterprise Edition prior 17.2.8/17.3/17.3.4/17.4/17.4.1 Dependency Proxy Setting incorrect synchronization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GitLab Enterprise Edition. This affects an unknown part of the component Dependency Proxy Setting Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect synchronization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-4278. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GitLab Enterprise Edition. Affected is an unknown function of the component Dependency Proxy Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect synchronization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-821. The product utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner, but it does not correctly synchronize access to the resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An information disclosure issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.5 prior to 17.2.8, from 17.3 prior to 17.3.4, and from 17.4 prior to 17.4.1. A maintainer could obtain a Dependency Proxy password by editing a certain Dependency Proxy setting.

The weakness was shared by ac7n0w as 458484. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-4278 since 04/26/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207838 (GitLab 16.5 < 17.2.8 / 17.3 < 17.3.4 / 17.4 < 17.4.1 (CVE-2024-4278)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 17.2.8, 17.3, 17.3.4, 17.4 or 17.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207838). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect synchronization
CWE: CWE-821
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 207838
Nessus Name: GitLab 16.5 < 17.2.8 / 17.3 < 17.3.4 / 17.4 < 17.4.1 (CVE-2024-4278)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Enterprise Edition 17.2.8/17.3/17.3.4/17.4/17.4.1

Timelineinfo

04/26/2024 🔍
09/26/2024 +153 days 🔍
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09/27/2024 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 458484
Researcher: ac7n0w
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-4278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-4278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-278544

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2024 10:45
Updated: 09/27/2024 19:36
Changes: 09/26/2024 10:45 (65), 09/27/2024 19:36 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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