#VU86814 Heap-based buffer overflow in llama.cpp - CVE-2024-23605

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86814

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23605

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
llama.cpp
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ggerganov

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the GGUF library header.n_kv functionality. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted .gguf file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

llama.cpp: 18c2e17

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1916

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Q & A

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.