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AVID-2026-R1603

Description

Denial of Service in h2oai/h2o-3 (CVE-2024-7765)

Details

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0.2, a vulnerability exists where uploading and repeatedly parsing a large GZIP file can cause a denial of service. The server becomes unresponsive due to memory exhaustion and a large number of concurrent slow-running jobs. This issue arises from the improper handling of highly compressed data, leading to significant data amplification.

Reason for inclusion in AVID: CVE-2024-7765 describes a Denial of Service in h2oai/h2o-3 caused by improper handling of highly compressed data, leading to memory exhaustion and server unavailability. This is a software vulnerability within a general-purpose AI platform, specifically impacting components (data ingestion/serving) used in training, deploying, and serving AI systems. It fits the software supply chain domain as it concerns a widely used AI stack component and can be exploited in AI workflows.

References

Affected or Relevant Artifacts

  • Developer: h2oai
  • Deployer: h2oai
  • Artifact Details:
TypeName
Systemh2oai/h2o-3

Impact

AVID Taxonomy Categorization

  • Risk domains: Security
  • SEP subcategories: S0100: Software Vulnerability
  • Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment

CVSS

Version3.0
Vector StringCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Base Score7.5
Base Severity🔴 High
Attack VectorNETWORK
Attack Complexity🟢 Low
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
Confidentiality ImpactNONE
Integrity ImpactNONE
Availability Impact🔴 High

CWE

IDDescription
CWE-409CWE-409 Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)

Other information

  • Report Type: Advisory
  • Credits:
  • Date Reported: 2025-03-20
  • Version: 0.3.3
  • AVID Entry