AVID-2026-R1429
Description
Vulnerability CVE-2024-23496
Details
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GGUF library gguf_fread_str 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.
Reason for inclusion in AVID: CVE-2024-23496 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the GGUF library’s gguf_fread_str, exploitable via a crafted .gguf file to achieve code execution. It affects llama.cpp, a component used to load AI models, which is a core part of AI software stacks. This is a software supply-chain issue within AI pipelines (model loading/serving libraries) with a clear security impact (RCE). The report provides CVE details, affected component, and CVSS data, supporting a vulnerability classification in the AI software supply chain.
References
Affected or Relevant Artifacts
- Developer: Meta
- Deployer: llama.cpp
- Artifact Details:
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| System | llama.cpp |
Impact
AVID Taxonomy Categorization
- Risk domains: Security
- SEP subcategories: S0100: Software Vulnerability
- Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment
CVSS
| Version | 3.1 |
| Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Base Score | 8.8 |
| Base Severity | 🔴 High |
| Attack Vector | NETWORK |
| Attack Complexity | 🟢 Low |
| Privileges Required | NONE |
| User Interaction | REQUIRED |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality Impact | 🔴 High |
| Integrity Impact | 🔴 High |
| Availability Impact | 🔴 High |
CWE
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-190 | CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound |
Other information
- Report Type: Advisory
- Credits:
- Date Reported: 2024-02-26
- Version: 0.3.3
- AVID Entry