CVE-2024-3568

Arbitrary Code Execution via Deserialization in huggingface/transformers

Description

The huggingface/transformers library is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution through deserialization of untrusted data within the `load_repo_checkpoint()` function of the `TFPreTrainedModel()` class. Attackers can execute arbitrary code and commands by crafting a malicious serialized payload, exploiting the use of `pickle.load()` on data from potentially untrusted sources. This vulnerability allows for remote code execution (RCE) by deceiving victims into loading a seemingly harmless checkpoint during a normal training process, thereby enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the targeted machine.

Category

3.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 8.96% Top 10%
Affected: huggingface huggingface/transformers
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3568?
CVE-2024-3568 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3568?
To fix CVE-2024-3568, 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-2024-3568 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-3568 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3568?
CVE-2024-3568 affects huggingface huggingface/transformers.
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