CVE-2025-0315: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in ollama/ollama

Published Mar 20, 2025
·
Updated

A vulnerability in ollama/ollama <=0.3.14 allows a malicious user to create a customized GGUF model file, upload it to the Ollama server, and create it. This can cause the server to allocate unlimited memory, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Ollama Ollama<=0.3.14
go/github.com/ollama/ollama<=0.3.14
Ollama Ollama<=0.3.14

Event History

Mar 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:32 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0315?

CVE-2025-0315 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0315?

To fix CVE-2025-0315, upgrade to a version of Ollama greater than 0.3.14.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-0315 enable?

CVE-2025-0315 allows for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through unlimited memory allocation.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0315?

Users of Ollama version 0.3.14 and below are affected by CVE-2025-0315.

5

What product is involved in CVE-2025-0315?

CVE-2025-0315 involves the Ollama server software.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203