CVE-2024-23496: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 26, 2024
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GGUF library gguffreadstr functionality of llama.cpp Commit 18c2e17. A specially crafted .gguf file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Llama gguf
ggml llama.cpp<2024-01-09

Event History

Feb 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 26, 57089
Event
via NVD·07:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23496?

CVE-2024-23496 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23496?

To fix CVE-2024-23496, you should update the GGUF library to a version that includes the security patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-23496?

CVE-2024-23496 affects any system using the GGUF library in llama.cpp prior to the patch that resolves the heap-based buffer overflow.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-23496 enable?

CVE-2024-23496 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted .gguf files.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-23496?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-23496 by supplying a malicious .gguf file to the vulnerable application, triggering the buffer overflow.

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