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CVE-2024-42479

Ggml Llama.cpp buffer overflow

10.0 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 2.61%
  1. Published12 Aug 2024

Description

llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `data` pointer member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause arbitrary address writing. This vulnerability is fixed in b3561.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Ggml Llama.cpp< b3561

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42479 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42479 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.61%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42479?

CVE-2024-42479 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42479?

Affected products include Ggml Llama.cpp.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42479?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ggml Llama.cpp b3561 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.