CVE-2019-15741
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.07%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15741 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab Omnibus 7.4 through 12.2.1. An unsafe interaction with logrotate could result in a privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GitLab Omnibus 7.4 through 12.2.1. An unsafe interaction with logrotate could result in a privilege escalation
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Omnibus | >= 7.4.0, < 12.0.8 |
| Gitlab | Omnibus | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.8 |
| Gitlab | Omnibus | >= 12.2.0, < 12.2.3 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154734/GitLab-Omnibus-12.2.1-Logrotate-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/08/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-3-released/Broken Link, Release Notes
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/4380Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154734/GitLab-Omnibus-12.2.1-Logrotate-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/08/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-3-released/Broken Link, Release Notes
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/4380Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15741?
An issue was discovered in GitLab Omnibus 7.4 through 12.2.1. An unsafe interaction with logrotate could result in a privilege escalation
How severe is CVE-2019-15741?
CVE-2019-15741 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15741?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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