Vulnerability identifier: #VU84412
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation issue in Smartcard authentication. A remote attacker can authenticate as another user given their public key if they use Smartcard authentication.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 11.6.0 - 16.6.1
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/12/13/security-release-gitlab-16-6-2-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.