CVE-2024-12236

Use of Custom URI for media inputs with VPC-SC enabled potentially leads to data exfiltration

Description

A security issue exists in Vertex Gemini API for customers using VPC-SC. By utilizing a custom crafted file URI for image input, data exfiltration is possible due to requests being routed outside the VPC-SC security perimeter, circumventing the intended security restrictions of VPC-SC. No further fix actions are needed. Google Cloud Platform implemented a fix to return an error message when a media file URL is specified in the fileUri parameter and VPC Service Controls is enabled. Other use cases are unaffected.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Google Cloud Platform Vertex Gemini API
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/security-bulletins#gcp-2024-063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12236?
CVE-2024-12236 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12236?
To fix CVE-2024-12236, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12236 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12236 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12236?
CVE-2024-12236 affects Google Cloud Platform Vertex Gemini API.
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