GitLab Community Edition/Enterprise Edition up to 17.4.5/17.5.3/17.6.1 Merge Request algorithmic complexity

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition up to 17.4.5/17.5.3/17.6.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Merge Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in algorithmic complexity. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-8233. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition up to 17.4.5/17.5.3/17.6.1. This affects an unknown code block of the component Merge Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a algorithmic complexity vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-407. An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 9.4 before 17.4.6, 17.5 before 17.5.4, and 17.6 before 17.6.2. An attacker could cause a denial of service with requests for diff files on a commit or merge request.

The weakness was presented by a92847865 as 480867. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-8233 since 08/27/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212684 (GitLab 9.4 < 17.4.6 / 17.5 < 17.5.4 / 17.6 < 17.6.2 (CVE-2024-8233)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 17.4.6, 17.5.4 or 17.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212684). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Algorithmic complexity
CWE: CWE-407 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 212684
Nessus Name: GitLab 9.4 < 17.4.6 / 17.5 < 17.5.4 / 17.6 < 17.6.2 (CVE-2024-8233)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Community Edition/Enterprise Edition 17.4.6/17.5.4/17.6.2

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08/27/2024 🔍
12/12/2024 +107 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/12/2025 +212 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 480867
Researcher: a92847865
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-8233 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8233
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288153

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2024 15:00
Updated: 07/12/2025 10:07
Changes: 12/12/2024 15:00 (67), 12/12/2024 16:50 (2), 07/12/2025 10:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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