CVE-2024-7010: localai — Exploit & Fix

Description

mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to a Timing Attack. This type of side-channel attack allows an attacker to compromise the cryptosystem by analyzing the time taken to execute cryptographic algorithms. Specifically, in the context of password handling, an attacker can determine valid login credentials based on the server's response time, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-208 CWE-208

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mudler	localai	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/db1159b6511e8fa09e594f9db0fec6ab4e142468

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/e286ed00-6383-47de-b5bc-9b9fad67c362

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7010? +

mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to a Timing Attack. This type of side-channel attack allows an attacker to compromise the cryptosystem by analyzing the time taken to execute cryptographic algorithms. Specifically, in the context of password handling, an attacker can determine valid login credentials based on the server's response time, potentially leading to unauthorized access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7010? +

CVE-2024-7010 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7010? +

CVE-2024-7010 affects products from mudler, specifically: localai. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7010? +

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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