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CVE-2024-23605

Ggml Llama.cpp buffer overflow

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.34%
  1. Published26 Feb 2024

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GGUF library header.n_kv functionality of llama.cpp Commit 18c2e17. A specially crafted .gguf file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ggml Llama.cpp< 2024-01-09

Remediation

Fixed in
Ggml Llama.cpp≥ 2024-01-09

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-23605 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-23605 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.34%.

How severe is CVE-2024-23605?

CVE-2024-23605 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23605?

Affected products include Ggml Llama.cpp.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23605?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ggml Llama.cpp 2024-01-09 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.