CVE-2021-39907
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.44%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39907 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.7.0, < 14.2.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.3.0, < 14.3.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.4.0, < 14.4.1 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1083182Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1083182Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39907?
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 a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39907?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-39907?
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