CVE-2024-8018
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CVE-2024-8018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 allows for a Denial of Service (DOS) attack. When uploading a file, if an attacker appends a large number of characters to the end of a multipart boundary, the system will continuously process these characters, rendering privateGPT inaccessible. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0 allows for a Denial of Service (DOS) attack. When uploading a file, if an attacker appends a large number of characters to the end of a multipart boundary, the system will continuously process these characters, rendering privateGPT inaccessible. This uncontrolled resource consumption can lead to prolonged unavailability of the service, disrupting operations and causing potential data inaccessibility and loss of productivity.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pribai | Privategpt | 0.5.0 |
References
- https://huntr.com/bounties/0661fa3b-bea4-4156-abed-a65d51958505Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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