CVE-2019-13007 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-13007 affecting GitLab versions 11.11 through 12.0.2. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to prevent uncontrolled resource consumption.
GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.11 through 12.0.2 are vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption when an administrator activates a service template, leading to excessive resource usage.
Understanding CVE-2019-13007
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in GitLab versions 11.11 through 12.0.2 that allows uncontrolled resource consumption.
What is CVE-2019-13007?
This CVE pertains to a flaw in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.11 through 12.0.2, triggered when an administrator enables a service template, causing a surge in resource utilization.
The Impact of CVE-2019-13007
The vulnerability results in uncontrolled resource consumption, potentially leading to system instability, performance degradation, and denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-13007
GitLab's vulnerability exposes systems to resource depletion due to the activation of service templates.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in GitLab versions 11.11 through 12.0.2 allows an admin's action with service templates to deplete resources uncontrollably.
Affected Systems and Versions
- GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.11 through 12.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited when an administrator activates a service template, triggering excessive resource consumption.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-13007, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade GitLab to a patched version
- Monitor system resources for unusual spikes
- Restrict access to critical admin functions
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update GitLab to the latest version
- Implement resource usage monitoring tools
- Conduct security training for administrators
Patching and Updates
- Apply the latest security patches provided by GitLab