CVE-2024-32878

Use of Uninitialized Variable Vulnerability in llama.cpp

Description

Llama.cpp is LLM inference in C/C++. There is a use of uninitialized heap variable vulnerability in gguf_init_from_file, the code will free this uninitialized variable later. In a simple POC, it will directly cause a crash. If the file is carefully constructed, it may be possible to control this uninitialized value and cause arbitrary address free problems. This may further lead to be exploited. Causes llama.cpp to crash (DoS) and may even lead to arbitrary code execution (RCE). This vulnerability has been patched in commit b2740.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: ggerganov llama.cpp
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32878?
CVE-2024-32878 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32878?
To fix CVE-2024-32878, 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-2024-32878 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-32878 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-2024-32878?
CVE-2024-32878 affects ggerganov llama.cpp.
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