CVE-2024-42479
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.63%
Last modified
CVE-2024-42479 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `data` pointer member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause arbitrary address writing. EPSS estimates a 2.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `data` pointer member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause arbitrary address writing. This vulnerability is fixed in b3561.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ggml | Llama.Cpp | < b3561 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-42479?
llama.cpp provides LLM inference in C/C++. The unsafe `data` pointer member in the `rpc_tensor` structure can cause arbitrary address writing. This vulnerability is fixed in b3561.
How severe is CVE-2024-42479?
CVE-2024-42479 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42479?
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