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CVE-2024-3271

9.8 · CRITICAL

A command injection vulnerability exists in the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically within the safe_eval function.

Published Apr 16, 2024CWE-77EPSS 2.89%

Overview

CVE-2024-3271 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically within the safe_eval function. Attackers can bypass the intended security mechanism, which checks for the presence of underscores in code generated by LLM, to execute arbitrary code. This is achieved by crafting input that does not contain an underscore but still results in the execution of OS commands. The vulnerability allows for remote code execution (RCE) on the server hosting the application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/5fbcb5a8b9f20f81b791c7fc8849e352613ab475Refhuntr.com/bounties/9b32490e-7cf9-470e-8d49-ba083ae7a279GitHubgithub.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/5fbcb5a8b9f20f81b791c7fc8849e352613ab475Refhuntr.com/bounties/9b32490e-7cf9-470e-8d49-ba083ae7a279

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3271?

CVE-2024-3271 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-3271?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-3271?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-3271?

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