CVE-2024-8020

Denial of Service in lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning

Description

A vulnerability in lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by sending an unexpected POST request to the `/api/v1/state` endpoint of `LightningApp`. This issue occurs due to improper handling of unexpected state values, which results in the server shutting down.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: lightning-ai lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning
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References

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8020?
CVE-2024-8020 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8020?
To fix CVE-2024-8020, 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-2024-8020 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8020 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-2024-8020?
CVE-2024-8020 affects lightning-ai lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning.
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