Denial of Service Vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server
CVE-2024-5795

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Github
Status
Enterprise Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-5795?

A Denial of Service vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server allowed attackers to exploit the server by sending a large payload, resulting in unbounded resource exhaustion. This vulnerability impacted all versions prior to 3.14, necessitating updates to versions 3.13.1, 3.12.6, 3.11.12, 3.10.14, and 3.9.17 to mitigate potential threats. The vulnerability was responsibly disclosed through the GitHub Bug Bounty program, highlighting the importance of regular updates and security assessments.

References

https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/re...
https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/r...
https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/r...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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