CVE-2024-42477

llama.cpp global-buffer-overflow in ggml_type_size

Description

llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `type` member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause `global-buffer-overflow`. This vulnerability may lead to memory data leakage. The vulnerability is fixed in b3561.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ggerganov llama.cpp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/security/advisories/GHSA-mqp6-7pv6-fqjf vendor advisory
https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/commit/b72942fac998672a79a1ae3c03b340f7e629980b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42477?
CVE-2024-42477 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42477?
To fix CVE-2024-42477, 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-2024-42477 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42477 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-2024-42477?
CVE-2024-42477 affects ggerganov llama.cpp.
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