CVE-2024-29032

`qiskit_ibm_runtime.RuntimeDecoder` can execute arbitrary code

Description

Qiskit IBM Runtime is an environment that streamlines quantum computations and provides optimal implementations of the Qiskit quantum computing SDK. Starting in version 0.1.0 and prior to version 0.21.2, deserializing json data using `qiskit_ibm_runtime.RuntimeDecoder` can lead to arbitrary code execution given a correctly formatted input string. Version 0.21.2 contains a fix for this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Qiskit qiskit-ibm-runtime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Qiskit/qiskit-ibm-runtime/security/advisories/GHSA-x4x5-jv3x-9c7m
https://github.com/Qiskit/qiskit-ibm-runtime/commit/b78fca114133051805d00043a404b25a33835f4d
https://github.com/Qiskit/qiskit-ibm-runtime/blob/16e90f475e78a9d2ae77daa139ef750cfa84ca82/qiskit_ibm_runtime/utils/json.py#L156-L159

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29032?
CVE-2024-29032 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29032?
To fix CVE-2024-29032, 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-2024-29032 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29032 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-2024-29032?
CVE-2024-29032 affects Qiskit qiskit-ibm-runtime.
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