CVE-2024-42479

CRITICAL
Published Aug 12, 2024 Modified Apr 27, 2026 CWE-123 CWE-787

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-123 CWE-123
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ggml llama.cpp

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-42479? +
CVE-2024-42479 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42479? +
CVE-2024-42479 affects products from ggml, specifically: llama.cpp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42479? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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